Safeguarding

The River Church Leadership takes safeguarding seriously because we care deeply about the safety and well being of young people and adults at risk.

We use the independent safeguarding specialists, ThirtyOne:Eight for their consultation, training and DBS checking service. 

River Church leadership and trustees are committed to providing a place of safety and care for children and adults at risk. We recognise that children and adults at risk can be victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and neglect.

The Leadership undertakes to:  

  • endorse and follow all national and local safeguarding legislation and procedures, in addition to the international conventions outlined above. 

  • provide relevant safeguarding training to anyone working with children or adults at risk. 

  • ensure that the premises meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and all other relevant legislation, and that it is welcoming and inclusive. 

  • support the Safeguarding Coordinator and deputy in their work and in any action they may need to take in order to protect children and adults with care and support needs.

Safeguarding Policy

Our full safeguarding policy is available on request. 

Please contact Sarah Olumese for more information: Click here to email.

Safeguarding Concerns

If you have a safeguarding concern about a child (under 18 years) or an adult at risk and you believe they could be at risk of harm, please get in touch with a member of our safeguarding team below. If you are unhappy about something at church, but it is not strictly a Safeguarding issue, you may wish to use our general Complaints Procedure, which is a different process.
Please note these emails are not necessarily monitored on a daily basis therefore if your concern is urgent please contact River Church Safeguarding on 07311 183962.   

Sarah Olumese, Safeguarding Lead / coordinator - Click here to email 

Tom Allabarton, Safeguarding Deputy

Denni Collins Safeguarding Deputy  

If a safeguarding concern arises that requires immediate attention from the relevant authorities to protect a child or adult from immediate harm please do not hesitate to contact the relevant statutory authorities directly.

Adults at Risk (Devon County Council) 0345 155 1007.

Children (Devon County Council) 0345 155 1071 or the Police 999.