Safeguarding
In the Benefice of Tonge, Rhodes and Alkrington (which includes the parishes of All Saints, Rhodes and St Michael's Tonge-cum-Alkrington) we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.
We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact either the vicar, Rev'd Jenni Beaumont or our safeguarding officer.
Vicar: Rev'd Jenni Beaumont
Email: rev.jennibeaumont@gmail.com
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Kelly Baxendale
Email: kelsiejackson@hotmail.com
Helplines
NSPCC
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Childline
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Action on elder abuse
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
Diocesan Safeguarding
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted at safeguarding@manchester.anglican.org
0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958
Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.