Immanuel Church and our parish of Highters Heath is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Birmingham’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. 

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm or have any Safeguarding concerns, or need to talk to someone please contact:

Revd Phelim O’Hare (Area Dean) - ad.knms@cofebirmingham.com

Safeguarding Contact Helen Edwards from Holy Cross Church, on 07709 441322 or email hccbcsafeguarding@gmail.com

The Diocese’s Safeguarding Adviser Steph Haynes can be contacted on   07342 993 844

Help is also available from 

Childline on: 0800 1111.

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Samaritans: 116 123

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

To find out more about safeguarding in the Church of England - Birmingham diocese please visit CofE-Birmingham Safeguarding website at http://www.cofebirmingham.com/hub/safeguarding/

For Immanuel Church’s safeguarding Policies, please click on the links below