Every person has a value and dignity, which comes directly from the creation of people in God’s mage. Christians see this potential 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.

We commit ourselves to nurture, protect and safeguard all our members, particularly children, young people and adults at risk.

We recognise that safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church.

We undertake to exercise proper care in the selection, appointment, training and support of those working with children or adults at risk.

We will respond without delay to concerns or allegations that a child or adult at risk may have been harmed, cooperating fully in any investigation.

We will challenge any abuse of power by anyone in a position of trust. We will seek to offer pastoral care to anyone who has suffered abuse.

We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or adult at risk.

Rev. William Taylor (Rector)

Safeguarding contact details

St Peter's contacts

Church Safeguarding Officer: Will Waugh

Diocesan contacts

Diocesan Safeguarding Team: Safeguarding, 020 7932 1224

The Archdeacon of London: The Ven. Luke Miller, 020 3837 5204

National contacts

City of London - Worried about a child?

Children and Families Team: 020 7332 3621 / [email protected] or for out of hours (5pm-9am), please contact the Emergency Duty Team: 0208 356 2710

Adult Social Care Services: 020 7332 1224 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) 020 8356 2300 (weekdays after 5pm, weekends and bank holidays)

Family Lives (previously Parentline) 0808 800 222 / [email protected]

NAPAC - Supporting Recovery From Childhood Abuse 0808 801 0331

Respect supports men experiencing domestic abuse 0808 8010327 / [email protected]

Safe Spaces provides a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England, the Catholic Church of England and Wales or the Church of Wales 0300 303 1056 / [email protected]

Samaritans helpline is a free support service if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year 116 123 / [email protected]

The Silver Line Helpline is a free support service for older people suffering abuse or neglect and loneliness 0800 470 8090

Victim Support provides specialist help to support people who have experienced crime and traumatic incidents 08 08 16 89 111

Women's Aid work to support women and children who are victims of domestic abuse [email protected] / chat online via their website 0808 2000 247

Your GP Speaking to your own doctor is a good way to get support for your well-being and mental health

Safeguarding policies

The St Peter Cornhill safeguarding policies are held jointly with St Helen's Bishopsgate. The policies can be found here: Safeguarding policy