Safeguarding

We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at St John’s with Holy Trinity. Below are the key contacts for any concerns.

Our Parish Safeguarding Officers

Christian Okoh – phone 07881 816340 – email christian@aol.com

Sola Ogun – phone 07720 055135 – email solabomiogun@gmail.com

Our Vicar

Rev Chris Haning – 07360 048092 – chris.stjohnsdeptford@gmail.com

Our Churchwarden

Richard Ocen – 07981 234693 - richocen@yahoo.co.uk

If you think a child of young person may be in immediate danger, call 999

Lewisham Children and Adults services: 020 8314 6660 or 020 8314 6000 (out of hours)

Key helpline information

·         NSPCC Child protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). phone if you are worried about a child

·          Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

·         National domestic violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

·         Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

·         Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).

The Diocese of Southwark’s safeguarding team can be contacted for advice and support via safeguarding@southwark.anglican.org or 0207 939 9441 (Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm)

To view the St John’s Parish Safeguarding Policy Click Here