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Safeguarding
As a church we believe everyone is created in God’s image, having value and worth, and we see safeguarding as part of our biblical mandate to love, serve and care for one another. We are committed to the nurturing, protection and safeguarding of children, young people and adults.
We recognise that safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility and seek to foster a culture of safeguarding in the church, working hard to ensure that we operate in line with current best practices and following statutory and specialist guidelines, as recommended by thirtyone:eight and Christian Safeguarding Services (CSS) (independent safeguarding specialists). We seek to support all those in the church affected by abuse.
If you would like more information or have any concerns please get in touch with our Designated Safeguarding Lead Kathryn Mair (Tel no. 01302 531040) or either of our Deputy Safeguarding Leads: Angela Webster (Adults), Katie McConway (Children and Youth).
Kathryn Mair
Designated Safeguarding Lead
01302 531 040
Angela Webster
Safeguarding Deputy (Adults)
Katie McConway
Safeguarding Deputy (Children)
Code of Conduct
Leading and serving in the church is a wonderful privilege and a great responsibility. Jesus places a great value on every single person in his church from the youngest to the oldest, regardless of background, gender or ethnicity. As staff and volunteers we want to honour the Lord Jesus in the way that we care for and serve everybody and especially children, young people and adults at risk of harm.
Data Protection
Under Data Protection legislation, Bessacarr Evangelical Church is the Data Controller and can be contacted by email or tel: 01302 531040. We collect and retain information to enable the church to run its activities safely. Data Protection legislation allows us to process this information as we regard it as being in the legitimate interest of the church.
You have the right to ask for the information to be destroyed or to be removed from this circulation list at any time. If you are concerned about the way your information is being handled please contact Lee Potts (Data Protection Compliance Officer).
General Complaints Procedure
Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
It is policy at Bessacarr Evangelical Church (BEC) to promote a work place that is free of sexual harassment or conduct that might reasonably be perceived as constituting sexual harassment or creating/contributing to a sexually hostile work environment.
