Serving the communities of Stanmore, Badger Farm, Olivers Battery, and Winchester Village.
Safeguarding
The Parish of St Luke's and St Mark's is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within the Parish community and we promote a safer environment and culture.
The Parish accepts and adopts in full the contents of the Church of England's Safeguarding Policy.
Please click on our Policy Statement below.
Article: A Biblical Mandate to Safeguard
Creating a Culture of Safety
The Church should be a sanctuary where everyone feels welcome and secure. However, safeguarding requires intentionality. Harm can occur anywhere, including places of worship, which is why we must foster an environment where abuse has no place and where people are encouraged to speak up.
Collectively being committed to:
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Being vigilant and aware of risks.
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Ensuring clear safeguarding policies and procedures.
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Cultivating an atmosphere of openness, humility, and accountability.
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Empowering individuals to speak out when something is wrong.​​
Theology of safeguarding - 3 themes:
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Mandate: Every generation is called to care for the vulnerable. This is a non-negotiable part of our faith.
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Motivation: Our love for God and for people compels us to pursue justice and protection for the weak.
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Mission: We are called to actively work towards environments where people are safe, heard, and valued.
Who can I talk to?
If you are concerned and want to talk to someone, please don't hesitate to make contact with Marianne (our local Safeguarding Offer), or Jackie who oversees safeguarding across the Diocese.
Karen Trewinnard - Safeguarding Officer for St Luke's and St Mark's
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Revd. Marianne Foster - Parish Priest for St Luke's and St Mark's
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t: 07980 837856
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Jackie Rowlands - Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
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t: 01962737317
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Out of Hours / Immediate advice
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t: ​0300 555 1373
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Safeguarding Emergency situation
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call the police on 999
Further help
Children’s Services
For urgent help and advice Hampshire’s out of hours service. Call: 0300 555 1384
Vulnerable adults
Keeping yourself or someone you care for safe whilst self-isolating - guide from Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Domestic abuse helplines
We know that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has had a serious impact on the lives of women, children and men experiencing domestic abuse. Financial pressure, fears over losing jobs, school closures, working from home and pressures on our day-to- day lives have only increased incidents of domestic abuse. You can reach out for help from the contacts below:
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Hampshire Domestic Abuse Service – 03300 165112
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247