Keeping Safe

Most of the time at church we are like a big happy family. However, even in very happy families, people can have a bad day and even people we know and trust can upset us. We want to help everyone have good days all of the time.

We try to make sure that people who have jobs in the church always behave well and in a way that is helpful to you. We never want anyone or anything in church to frighten you, confuse you or worry you. It is important that you tell us if something is upsetting you or if you are feeling worried about something that’s happening or something somebody is doing.

We have specially trained people who you can talk to and who you can ask for help. Those people are good at safeguarding. This means they look after everyone’s safety. Caring for people is a very important part of our Christian life.

The people who can help you are the parish priest or the parish safeguarding office. You can contact the safeguarding officer of one of our three groups (see below). If you wish to speak to someone outside the church you can contact the diocesan safeguarding team – their contact details are available here:

Safeguarding – Lincoln Diocese

You can get help or advice from any of the following:

Childline: 0800 1111

EdanLincs (Domestic Abuse): 01522 510041

Mens Advice Line: 0808 8010327

Elder Abuse Hotline: 0800 0699 784

Safe Spaces: 0300 303 1056

Our Safeguarding Officers for the Horncastle Group are:

Revd Canon Charles Patrick or Christine Hesletine