Safeguarding 

At Bishop Ridley, we take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously and are committed to ensuring that our church is a safe space for all. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Rochester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser  who advise our PSO,  Read our safeguarding policy here. 

Seen or experienced something at church which has made you feel concerned?
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser on:
Tel: 01634 560 000 (during office hours) or 07634 560 000 (anytime)
E-mail: dsasafeguarding@rochester.anglican.org

Immediate concerns about safety?
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999. 

You can also contact London Borough of Bexley Children or Adults Services:

Bexley Children services can be reached on:
020 3045 5440
020 8303 7171 (out of hours) 
020 8303 7777 (out of hours) 

Bexley Adult services can be reached on: 
020 8303 7777

Support for victims and survivors
Reporting abuse can be very difficult, if you have either been abused or are being abused now, there is help and support available. 

Support from Diocese of Rochester
Domestic abuse support from Diocese of Rochester 
Support from S.H.I.E.L.D. which is the safeguarding partnership for children and young people in Bexley
Support from Solace for domestic abuse
Support from Bexley Women's Aid
Support from thirtyone:eight or call 0303 003 1111
Support from Mind in Bexley

Contact details: 
Bishop Ridley's Parish Safeguarding Officer, Letitia M. Ashcroft, via the church office on info@brchurch.org.uk.