We want
everyone
to feel safe.
At King's Arms Church we take the safeguarding of our children, young people and adults very seriously.
Safeguarding is overseen by one of our trustees, Rachel Hickman, alongside Phil Cox who is our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Our whole staff team is trained in safeguarding. Team leaders overseeing vulnerable groups (such as children and youth) have undergone thorough safeguarding training and DBS checks and are appointed deputy DSL’s at all of our Sunday meetings.
Policy Statement on Safeguarding
All of our Youth and Kids staff and volunteers are DBS checked and have references. If you have any questions about our policy, please email phil.cox@kingsarms.org
Report a concern
If you have any concerns, no matter how big or small, please email our team at safeguarding@kingsarms.org
For a list of further contact information, scroll to the bottom of the page.
Meet the Safeguarding Team
PHIL COX
Safeguarding Lead
LAUREN WILTHEW
Deputy Safeguarding Lead - Youth
MATT KNAPP
Deputy Safeguarding Lead - Youth
TIM BROWN
Deputy Safeguarding Lead - Youth
NICKY STANYARD
Deputy Safeguarding Lead - King's Kids
ANIL BANGHAR
Deputy Safeguarding Lead - King's Kids
JESS FORDHAM
Deputy Safeguarding Lead - King's Kids
TIM BROWN
Deputy Safeguarding Lead - Pastoral
ABBIE PROSSER
Deputy Safeguarding Lead - Playhouse
ISABEL TURNER
Deputy Safeguarding Lead - King's House Facilities & Ground Floor Coffee
Further contact information
If you think a person is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999. For non-urgent enquiries, you can contact the following:
Bedfordshire Police 01234 841212
(In an emergency call 999)
NSPCC: Child Protection Service Helpline 0808 800 5000
Childline: For children wanting to discuss concerns 0800 1111
Samaritans: For anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide
0808 800 5000
Bedford's Integrated Front Door: For children or young persons in need of safeguarding
Office hours 01234 718700
Out of hours 0300 300 8123
Bedford's Integrated Front Door: For adults in need of safeguarding
Office hours 01234 276222
Out of hours 0300 300 8123