Safeguarding
At Plymouth Methodist Central Hall we are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of our life and ministry. Safeguarding is about the action we take to promote a safer culture. This means we will; promote the welfare of children, young people and adults; work to prevent abuse from occurring and seek to protect and respond well to those that have been abused.
If you have any concerns you can report these to our Safeguarding Team who will respond as appropriate.
If you have a serious, urgent safeguarding issue or there is a child or adult at risk of serious harm, danger or abuse please phone 999 immediately for intervention.
Meet the Team
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Clare Gill
Circuit Safeguarding Officer safeguarding@pmch.org.uk
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Jonny Libby
Lay Pastor
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Zoë Haydon
Youth Pastor
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Val Kilford
Foodbank Safeguarding Officer
Policies
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Safeguarding Policy
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Privacy Policy
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Food & Hygiene Policy
Foundation Safer Space Training
Whatever your role within the Church, Cafés or Foodbank, this training will serve as a basic starting point to help you understand safeguarding and our collective responsibility for it. Whether you are new to this subject area or you bring prior learning and experience, it clarifies specific arrangements in the Church and key principles about how our safeguarding commitments are made real across all the Church's work. This training will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to safeguarding and your responsibility.
Dates
Tuesday 12 May 2026 : 6pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 16 May 2026 : 9:30am - 12pm
Location
Plymouth Methodist Central Hall, Eastlake Street, Plymouth, PL11BA
As we make progress in building a safe and healing culture, we want to welcome you aboard this ongoing journey. We thank you for the time and commitment you have demonstrated in taking on your role(s). We really value having you on the team!
Useful Safeguarding Links
District Safeguarding Officer - 07972102179 | vaughana@methodistchurch.org.uk
Police non-emergency 101
NSPCC 0808 800 5000
Childline 0800 1111
Action on Elder Abuse 0808 808 8141
Family Lives 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000
Samaritans 116 123
Plymouth Council Children and Youth helpline 01752 308600 or 01752 346984 (Out of Hours)