Safeguarding

Promoting a Safer Church

Safeguarding Statement
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS POLICY STATEMENT

The following statement was agreed by the leadership/organisation* on: 30th September 2020

This place of worship is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults with care and support needs and ensuring their well-being.

We recognise that we all have a responsibility to help prevent the physical, sexual, psychological, financial and discriminatory abuse and neglect of adults at risk of harm and abuse and to report any such abuse that we discover or suspect.

We recognise that the personal dignity and rights of adults and will ensure all our policies and procedures will reflect this.

We believe all adults should enjoy and have access to every aspect of the life of the place of worship.

We undertake to exercise proper care in the appointment and selection of those who will work with children and adults with care and support needs.

We believe every child should be valued, safe and happy. We want to make sure that children we have contact with know this and are empowered to tell us if they are experiencing significant harm.

We are committed to:
Following statutory denominational and specialist guidelines in relation to safeguarding children and adults and will ensure that as a place of worship/organisation all workers will work within the agreed procedure of our safeguarding policy.

Implementing the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005, Equality Act 2010 and all other relevant legislation.

Supporting, resourcing and training those who undertake this work.

Ensuring that we are keeping up to date with national and local developments relating to safeguarding.

Ensuring that everyone agrees to abide by these recommendations and the guidelines established by this place of worship/organisation.

Supporting all in the place of worship/organisation affected by abuse.

We recognise:

Children’s Social Services has lead responsibility for investigating all allegations or suspicions of abuse where there are concerns about a child. Adult Social Care has lead responsibility for investigating all allegations or suspicions of abuse where there are concerns about an adult with care and support needs.

Where an allegation suggests that a criminal offence may have been committed then the police should be contacted as a matter of urgency.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

We will review this statement and our policy annually.

If you have any concerns for a child or adult, then speak to one of the following who have been approved as safeguarding co-ordinators for this place of worship.

Rachel Bate: Mobile: 07837157297 Safeguarding Co-Ordinator

Chris Biddle: Mobile: 07849158758 Deputy Safeguarding Co-Ordinator

Contact Phone Numbers:

Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU)
Cornwall Council Social Services
Children: 0300 1231 116

Out of Hours: 01028 251300

Adult Referral:

Tel: 0300 1234 131

Police Protection Team

Tel: 08452 777444

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Welcome

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at Southern Court, Newport Industrial Estate, Launceston (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. There is ample FREE car parking opposite in Jewson's car park. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.
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We serve tea, coffee and biscuits from 10.15am, before the service begins and also afterwards. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is full wheelchair access.

Our Service

You will receive a very warm welcome particularly from our Welcome Team who will be able to answer any questions and show you to where you need to go.
There will be a mix of singing, updates on things happening, people speaking about what God has been doing in their lives and an opportunity for church members to pray or read a passage from the Bible.
One of the leaders at the Church will bring a message based on the Bible and there will be a chance to respond at the end of the service.
Prayer is also available at the end of the service and we love that people stay to chat.

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What about my kids?

We have a great programme for kids of all ages:

Creche (0 months to 4 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
Little Lighthouse (5 - 10 years)
Youth (11-14years)
Young people (15+ years) Stay in service.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play.

Getting Connected

Home Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some mornings and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Other Charities and Missions

We also support the following ministries:

Street Pastors
Foodbank
Open The Book
Compassion Child Sponsorship
Operation Christmas Child
Love Your Neighbour
YWAM Missionaries

Get in touch

If you would like to find out more, would like a visit or simply have chat, we can arrange a time that suits you. Please complete the form below.

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Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello.

Leadership


Pastor Mervyn and Rachel Bate
Launceston Community Church is led by Pastor Mervyn and Rachel Bate. Mervyn and Rachel pioneered the Church and have a real heart to lead a vibrant, contemporary, relevant church that impacts the local community as well as developing a new generation of leaders. They are joined by Henry and Ali Bailey (Treasurer and Children's Team) Chris and Jayne Biddle (House Group Leaders) Lucy Prout (Children & Families Worker & Safeguarding Lead) All faithfully serve in their roles and bring a family feel to all that happens in the life of the Church.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

Mervyn and Rachel