Safeguarding
“Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility!”
Debre Sahl St. Michael’s Eritrean Orthodox Community Church in London U.K. (E.O.C.C.C.) takes the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously.
It is our aim to create a safe environment where children and young people are nurtured and protected and where all people, especially those who may be vulnerable for any reason, are able to worship and take part in activities safely.
Our safeguarding policy can be viewed HERE.
If you have information about any situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention please call the emergency services on 999. Do not delay.
Our Church’s safeguarding officers can be contacted as follows:
| Lead Safeguarding Officer | Helen Mehari | 07944 687704 | helena_meh@yahoo.co.uk |
| Deputy Safeguarding Officer | Lamik Fitsum | 07305 344390 | futsum.lamik123@gmail.com |
If you believe there is an immediate need for a safeguarding response, or want to assess whether a safeguarding referral is appropriate, please call:
How to contact Southwark Council about child and adult safeguarding issues:
- Urgent: 020 7525 1921
- Out of hours: 020 7525 5000
For more information please click HERE.
Other helpful contacts (all free to call):
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line: 0800 1111 (open 24 hours). Phone if you are a young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
St. Michael’s follows the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
All staff and volunteers at St. Michael’s undergo an enhanced DBS check and are provided with safeguarding training.
We will respond promptly to any complaints made, and work in close partnership with authorities where children or vulnerable adults are found to have been harmed or at risk of harm.