St. James’ Alveston & St. Peter’s Manor Road are proud to be SAFER CHURCHES. All our volunteers are basic safeguarding trained. If you have started to volunteer with us and have not completed safeguarding training please contact
erica@interbrands.ltd
Support services
As a parish we are committed to ensuring that anyone who has a concern about sexual abuse, whether current or historical, gets the support they need.
Safe Spaces is a support service which can help you if you are worried about your own thoughts, feelings or behaviour, or with any concerns about another adult or young person.You don’t have to provide any identifying information, so can remain anonymous.
Safe Spaces speak to thousands of people every year and help them take action to protect children and young people from sexual abuse and exploitation. If you have a concern report it now. Details of how to access the service can be found on this page.
Safe Spaces is an independent and confidential support service for adults who have been abused by someone in the Church. If you have been affected however long ago, Safe Spaces can support you:
Call the FREE helpline 0300 303 1056 safespaces@firstlight.org.uk
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm,
Saturday 9am-1pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk
Further support can be obtained from:
Samaritans call 116123
NSPCC 0808 800 5000