Safeguarding
The Rector, Reverend Natasha Beckles is responsible for setting the culture of safeguarding at St Nicholas Church, however, the PCC as the trustees hold the legal responsibility.
Our safeguarding culture is guided by John 10:10 under the principles of Christ teaching on the Good Shepherd. We adhere to the House of Bishops statement on safeguarding.
Safeguarding is overseen by our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO)who is Rosemary Walters who can be contacted at safeguarding@stnicholasperivale.church
The DSA for St Nicholas Perivale is Angela Colman who can be contacted at angela.colman@london.anglican.org or on 020 3837 5099.
Sources of support for victims and family
Helplines NSPCC for adults concerned about a child – 0808 800 5000
Childline for children and young people – 0800 1111
Action on Elder Abuse helpline – 0808 808 8141
24-hour National Domestic Violence helpline – 0808 2000 247
NAPAC offers support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse – 08088010331
Stop It Now helps prevent child sexual abuse – 0808 1000 900
Cruse bereavement helpline – 0808 808 1677
Family Lives provides support and advice on family issues – 0808 800 222
MACSAS for people who have been abused by church officers – 0808 801 0340
Samaritans for people struggling to cope and needing someone to talk to – 116 123
Community Conduct & Relationships
In April 2024, we introduced the St Nicholas Community Conduct and Relationships Statement and Agreement.
These documents articulate how we expect all members of the clergy, congregation, community and visitors to interact with others and the building.
Anyone who enters the site or is participating in activities led by the church or any other organisations, by their presence agrees that they are happy to abide by these principles.