Albion URC

Safeguarding at Albion Church


At Albion Church, we are committed to creating a safe, caring and respectful environment for everyone.

Safeguarding means protecting the wellbeing, dignity and rights of children, young people, adults at risk, volunteers, staff and all who engage with church life.

We take our responsibilities seriously and work in line with guidance from The United Reformed Church and relevant statutory agencies.

Our Commitment

We aim to:

  • Promote a culture of safety, respect and inclusion
  • Prevent abuse, neglect, harm and exploitation
  • Respond promptly and appropriately to concerns
  • Work alongside statutory services where required
  • Recruit staff and volunteers safely
  • Ensure safeguarding is regularly reviewed by church leadership
  • Support those affected by abuse with compassion and sensitivity

If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person or adult at risk, please speak to one of our safeguarding contacts below.

Church Safeguarding Coordinator

Gillian Lewis
📞 07740 708747
✉️ albionurctreasurer@gmail.com

Deputy Safeguarding Coordinator

David Hey
📞 07946 506359
✉️ albionurc@hotmail.co.uk

Synod Safeguarding Officer

Yvette Robinson
📞 07827 390299
✉️ safeguarding@nwsynod.org.uk

Immediate Risk or Emergency

If someone is in immediate danger, please contact:

Police / Emergency Services: 999
Non-emergency Police: 101
Local Authority Contacts
Children’s Safeguarding

Tameside MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)
📞 0161 342 4101
Out of hours: 0161 342 2222

Adult Safeguarding

Tameside Community Gateway Team
📞 0161 922 4888
Out of hours: 0161 342 2222

Our Policy

Our safeguarding policy is reviewed annually by church leadership and updated where required.
Current review period: October 2025 – October 2026

Support & Advice

If you need confidential support:

Samaritans – 116 123
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
Victim Support https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Mindhttps://www.mind.org.uk/

A Note from Albion

We believe safeguarding is not simply a policy — it is part of how we care for one another and create a community where people feel safe, valued and heard.