Safeguarding
At Macclesfield Team Ministry, 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. Each Church has its own Safeguarding Officer. If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact one of our safeguarding officers, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
Parish Safeguarding Officers:
All Saints Chris(tine)
Email: safeguardingallsaintsmacc@outlook.com
St Barnabas Emily
Email: safeguardingstbarnabasmacc@gmail.com
St Michael's Liz
Email: safeguarding@stmichaels-macclesfield.org.uk
St Peter's Judith
Email: safeguardingstpetersmacc@gmail.com
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at Email: safeguarding@chester.anglican.org or on 01928 718834 (option 4)
Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable - this also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Helplines
Safe Spaces England and Wales - Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk
Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00
Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00
Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
A significant part of the Church of England in Macclesfield, our four churches are places where people can gather for fellowship and support, join together for Christian worship, explore faith and witness to God’s love through Christian ministry.