Everyone has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults who may be at risk of abuse. If you have a concern about the immediate safety of a child then you should talk dial 999.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and recognise the importance of following good safeguarding procedures. At our PCC meeting on 5th June 2019 and annually since then, we reviewed our safeguarding procedures and have adopted the Church of England’s “Promoting a Safer Church” Safeguarding Policy, copies of which are available online at: www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding/for-parishes Physical copies are available in the church office. Do ask.

If you have any concerns or queries please contact:

Rachel Barnett | Parish Safeguarding Officer | e:safeguarding@stjohnschatham.co.uk
Revd. Martyn Saunders | e:martyn@stjohnschatham.co.uk

Alternatively contact a member of the Rochester Diocesan Safeguarding Team via dsasafeguarding@rochester.anglican.org  w: 01634 560000

For contact details of members of the Diocesan team, this is the webpage

If you are looking for support as a victim or survivor of abuse then do start by looking at the relevant Rochester Diocesan page.