Safeguarding

CityGates Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk.  We expect all members and volunteers to share this commitment.

You can find our policy statement on safeguarding here.

CityGates Church has developed and operates a formal Safeguarding Policy. This process includes DBS checks for all children and youth ministry volunteers.

You can find our full safeguarding policy here. 

If you need to tell us about a safeguarding concern, please click here to complete a reporting form.


Safeguarding Contacts


Safeguarding Lead - Philip Macdonald (safeguarding@citygatesnorwich.org)
Youth and Children’s Work Lead - Suzie Kerrison (youth@citygatesnorwich.org)

If you have a safeguarding concern or information where a child or adult is in immediate danger, please call the police or social services for advice without delay.

Social Services Norfolk - 0344 800 8020 Adult Social Services or Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS)

Police (Child Abuse Investigation Unit) - 0845 456 4567 ask for Control Room
www.norfolk.police.uk

THIRTY-ONE:EIGHT (formerly Churches Child Protection Advisory Service)
www.thirtyoneeight.co.uk
24hr Incident Helpline: 0303 003 11 11
Advice and Support about policy formulation and help in dealing with specific cases.
THIRTY-ONE:EIGHT confirmation of advice should be sent to safeguarding@citygatesnorwich.org

Helplines - NSPCC (0808 800 5000 )
               - Childline (0800 1111)