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St Ann’s Catholic Church · Kingston Hill

Safeguarding

Every child, young person and adult should feel safe at St Ann’s. If something has happened to you, or you are worried about someone else, you can speak to us. We will listen and take you seriously.

If someone is in immediate danger or needs emergency medical help, call 999 now.

At St Ann’s

Your parish representatives

  • Nimasha Yusuf
  • Joy Duval-Koenig

You can speak to either of our safeguarding representatives about a concern. To arrange a private conversation, ring the parish office and ask for Nimasha or Joy.

Archdiocese of Southwark

Report a concern

You can go straight to the diocesan Safeguarding Team, including if your concern is about someone in the parish. You can tell them about something happening now or something that happened years ago.

020 7261 1606 safeguardingoffice@rcaos.org.uk

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Report a concern to the Archdiocese

The online form is reviewed within one working day. For a non-emergency police report, call 101.

Beyond the parish

Other ways to get help

For children and young people

If something is worrying you, you can talk to an adult you trust or speak to Childline any time, day or night. Call Childline free on 0800 1111 or chat to a counsellor online.

Independent support for adults

Safe Spaces offers free, confidential support to adults affected by Church-related abuse. Call Safe Spaces on 0300 303 1056 or visit Safe Spaces.

Kingston Council

You can contact the council directly to raise a concern about a child or report abuse or neglect of an adult.