Safeguarding 

At St. James’ we are committed to safeguarding and creating a safe environment for all. 

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer who will respond promptly and with care.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Elaine Hainsworth

Email: elainehainsworth@icloud.com

You can reach the Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding team by calling 0113 353 0257 (9.00 am to 4.00 pm) or by emailing safeguarding@leeds.anglican.org.

The Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain other links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, who advise our Safeguarding Officer.

You can also contact the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team by emailing safeguarding@churchofengland.org, and read more about safeguarding in the Church of England on the website.

In the case of an emergency

If you need to talk to someone right now you can use any of the following numbers, free of charge, 24 hours a day:

  • If someone is at immediate risk of harm, always dial 999 and ask for the police.

  • The NSPCC Church Abuse Helpline, for both children and adults, to report any abuse within the Church: 0800 80 20 20

  • The National Domestic Violence Helpline, if you are experiencing or are worried about domestic violence: 0808 2000 247

  • The Samaritans Helpline, if you are struggling and need to talk to someone: 116 123

  • Childline, if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything: 0800 1111

  • If you prefer to text, text “SHOUT” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text “YM” if you’re under 19

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines

  • Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).

  • Parent Line: 0808 800 2222

  • National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).

  • Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).

  • Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)