If you think a child or adult is in immediate danger or a crime has been committed, you should call the police on 999.Our Lighthouse Safeguarding Officers are the first person to speak to if you have any concerns around the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult. Their details can be found below.The following statement is the Safeguarding Policy Statement for the Hackney Lighthouse CIO, which is reviewed on an annual basis. To view the Safeguarding Policy Statements in full please email lighthouse@saint.church.Hackney Lighthouse CIO is committed to safeguarding the welfare of adults at risk of harm who engage with our activities. We believe that every individual has value and dignity and has the right to live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. This policy outlines our commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment and the procedures we follow to prevent and respond to safeguarding concerns.We recognise that safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole organisational community. Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to adults at risk of harm, children and young people within Lighthouse activities, including the use of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), disclosures and making appropriate referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Staff, volunteers and trustees may receive disclosures of abuse and observe vulnerable adults who are at risk. This document will enable staff/volunteers to make informed and confident responses to specific adult protection issues.Safeguarding Contacts Our Safeguarding Officers are the first person to speak to if you have any concerns around the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult. Their details can be found below.SAINT Staff Safeguarding Lead Zac Lloydsafeguarding@saint.church0300 3230 343Lighthouse Safeguarding Lead Hannah Seekingssafeguarding@saint.church0300 3230 343Parish of Hackney Lead Pastor Naomi MaxwellNaomi@saint.church0300 3230 343Parish of Hackney and St Leonard Shoreditch Parish Safeguarding Officer Yvonne Tappersafeguarding@saint.church0300 3230 343All Saints West Ham Parish Safeguarding Officer Tashanna Egbochuesafeguarding@saint.church0300 3230 343All Saints West Ham Lead Pastor Rev’d Steve Opiesteve@saint.church0300 3230 343St Mary's Leyton Parish Safeguarding Officer Karen Maughn-Smithsafeguarding@saint.church0300 3230 343St Mary's Leyton Lead Pastor Rev’d Steve Opiesteve@saint.church0300 3230 343Parish of St Barnabas Homerton Parish Safeguarding Officer Carol Maynardsafeguarding@saint.church0300 3230 343Alternative Contact Details If you would prefer to speak with someone outside the church.Thirtyone:Eight Independent Christian charity which helps individuals, organisations, charities, faith and community groups to protect vulnerable people from abuse.Lines open 24 hoursTel: 030 3003 1111www.thirtyoneeight.orgHackney Children and Young People's Social Work Service Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub Mon to Fri 09:00 – 17:00: Tel 020 8356 5500MASH@hackney.gov.ukEmergency Duty Team for concerns that cannot wait until the next working day: Tel 020 8356 2710 Hackney Adult Social Care’s Information and Assessment Team Mon to Fri 09:00 – 17:00 Tel: 020 8356 6262access@hackney.gov.ukEmergency Duty Team for concerns that cannot wait until the next working day: Tel 020 8356 2300Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Diocesan Duty number on 01245 29 44 44safeguarding@chelmsford.anglican.org www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguardingNewham Children and Young People's Social Work Service Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub Mon to Fri (9am – 5pm) Tel: 020 3373 4600Emergency duty team for concerns that cannot wait until the next working day : Tel 020 8430 2000 Newham Access to Adult Social Care Team Mon – Friday (09:00 – 17:00) Tel: 020 3373 0440 Accessto.AdultsSocialCareTeam@newham.gov.ukEmergency duty team for concerns that cannot wait until the next working day: Tel 0208 430 2000 Waltham Forest Children’s social care multi agency safeguarding hub Mon to Fri 09:00 – 17:00: Tel 020 8496 2310 MASHrequests@walthamforest.gov.ukEmergency Duty Team for concerns that cannot wait until the next working day: Tel 020 8496 3000Waltham Forest Access to Adult Social Care Daytime and emergency duty team: 020 8496 3000 WFDLiaison@walthamforest.gov.uk ChildLine Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything. Lines open 24 hours. Tel: 0800 1111www.childline.org.uk NSPCC Child Protection Helpline Phone if you are worried about a child. Lines open 24 hoursTel: 0808 800 5000www.nspcc.org.uk Samaritans Helpline Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.Lines open 24 hours. Tel: 116 123www.samaritans.org National Domestic Violence Helpline For women experiencing domestic violence, or others calling on their behalfLines open 24 hours. Tel: 0808 2000 247www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk London Diocese Safeguarding Helpline on 020 7932 1224safeguarding@london.anglican.orgwww.london.anglican.org/support/safeguarding ManKind Initiative Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violenceLines open weekdays 10am to 4pmTel: 01823 334244www.mankind.org.uk