Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults at Risk

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

07952 268785

In the absence of the Safeguarding Coordinator, the Deputy Safeguarding Coordinator for children and young people can be contacted:

Mr. Andrew Mander

020 8407 1647

Purley United Reformed Church’s Safeguarding Coordinator for adults at risk can be contacted:

Mrs Jill Denison

01737 554260

In the absence of the Safeguarding Coordinator, the Deputy Safeguarding Coordinator for adults can be contacted:

Ms Louise Willmer

020 8686 4866


United Reformed Church – Southern Synod

Synod Safeguarding Officer

Belinda Nielsen  

07716 640 596

[email protected]

Synod Safeguarding Officers – Adults

Revd. Colin Telfer

01843 448705

[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

[email protected]

4th Floor, Zone F

Bernard Weatherill House

8 Mint Walk

Croydon, CR0 1EA

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