Parish of St Richard, Haywards Heath
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​Safeguarding

We take the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously at St Richard's.
If you have any concerns about the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult please contact one of the people below.

St Richard's PCC (Parochial Church Council) has adopted the House of Bishop’s Promoting a Safer Church; Safeguarding Policy Statement. 
The Parish Safeguarding Policies can be accessed below (each opens in a new window).
- Safeguarding Policy
- Responding to Safeguarding Allegations
- E-Safety Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Lone worker policy
- Recruitment Policy


​The incumbent (Vicar)
Fr David King - 07442309892

Safeguarding Officer
Helen Thomas - 01444 457936

Church Wardens
Mary King - 01444 453941
Kevin Pask

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
Colin Perkins - 01273 425792 / 07500 771210

Safeguarding contacts outside of the church

To report concerns about a child or young person
WSCC Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Tel:  01403-229900

To report concerns about an adult at risk
Adult Care point
Online: West Sussex online form 
Tel: 01243-642121
Out of office hours you will be directed to the out of hours service.

Urgent concerns
If you believe a child, young person or adult is in urgent danger - contact the police: 
Tel: 999 or dial 101 to speak to the contact centre.

Other useful Links
  • West Sussex Adults Safeguarding Board 
  • West Sussex Children's Safeguarding Board 
  • National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) 
UK's National ChildLine the phone number - 0800 1111.
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Diocese of Chichester

Information, news, contacts and publications
​www.chichester.anglican.org


Tel: 01444 413621
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  • Home
  • About us
    • News & Events
    • Contact / Find us
    • Worship >
      • Prayer
      • Messy Mass
      • Mini Disciples
    • Our Clergy
    • History
    • GDPR Privacy Notice
  • Hall
  • Community
    • Dementia friendly Cafes
    • Foodbank
    • Family Support Work
    • Church School
  • Safeguarding
    • Report a safeguarding concern