Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults at Risk
Purley URC takes seriously the welfare of all children, young people and adults who come onto its premises or who are involved in its activities. We aim to ensure that they are welcomed into a safe, caring, Christian environment with a happy and friendly atmosphere.
Please click on the link below to read our policy statement and safeguarding commitment for Children, Young People and Adults at Risk.
Key Contacts: Sources of advice and support
Purley URC safeguarding email address [email protected]
Purley United Reformed Church’s Safeguarding Coordinator for children and young people and the person to whom all concerns and allegations should be addressed:
Ms Jill Berry
Purley United Reformed Church’s Safeguarding Coordinator for adults at risk can be contacted:
Mrs Jill Denison
For enquiries, please contact the Safeguarding administrator at [email protected]
Churches Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS) (This should only be used for urgent advice if you are unable to contact your Synod Safeguarding Officer)
24 hour helpline: 0303 003 1111
Croydon Council
Contact in the case of a child or young person at risk
Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
020 8255 2888 – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
020 8726 6400 – Out of Hours Emergency Duty Team
Contact in the case of an adult at risk
020 8726 6500
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) if you are concerned about the way in which a member of staff / volunteer has behaved towards a child.
020 8255 2889
4th Floor, Zone F
Bernard Weatherill House
8 Mint Walk
Croydon, CR0 1EA