The Methodist Church, along with the whole Christian community, believes each person has a value and dignity which comes directly from God’s creation in God’s own image and likeness. Christians see this as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things, this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.
Camborne Wesley Methodist Church is committed to the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults and affirms that the needs of children or of people when they are vulnerable and at risk are paramount.
Camborne Wesley Methodist Church recognises that it has a particular care for all who are vulnerable whether by disabilities or by reduction in capacities or by their situation. It is recognised that this increased vulnerability may be temporary or permanent and may be visible or invisible, but that it does not diminish our humanity and seeks to affirm the gifts and graces of all God’s people.
This policy addresses the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is intended to be a dynamic policy. It is intended to support the Church in being a safe supportive and caring community for children, young people, vulnerable adults, for survivors of abuse, for communities and for those affected by abuse.
FOR SAFEGUARDING ISSUES WITHIN CAMBORNE WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH
Tracey Hunt Church Safeguarding Officer
07596 491381
Email cambornewesley.safeguarding@gmail.com
Rev’d Mark Richards Church Minister
01209 612786
mark.richards@methodist.org.uk
Rev’d Simon Clarke Circuit Safeguarding officer
07531 150891
simion.clarke@methodist.org.uk
Mr Andrew Vaughan Regional officer for Safeguarding
Email vaughana@methodistchurch.org.uk