We accept the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Convention of Human Rights, which states that everyone is entitled to “all the rights and freedoms set forth therein, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status”.

Every individual is equally precious and deserving of support and protection. We also acknowledge that there are some groups within society who are less able to safeguard themselves, children and some adults deemed ‘at risk’ with additional care and support needs. For this reason we have set in place a ‘Safeguarding Everyone Policy’, which takes into consideration the needs of both of these groups.

If you have a concern about safeguarding at Hope Vineyard, which includes Small Steps or any Hope Projects, please contact the relevant Delegated Area Safeguarding Lead on our team.

Jen is responsible for matters relating to the church, and Katie for Hope Projects, which includes Small Steps (contact details are below).

If you think that a child or an adult with additional care and support needs is at immediate risk of harm and requires protection, you should contact the police by dialing 999.

Hope Vineyard is a member of thirtyone:eight (formerly CCPAS), who have a 24/7 helpline for advice on safeguarding concerns (adults or children) – 0303 003111

Delegated Area Safeguarding Lead (Hope Vineyard Church) (DASL):

safeguarding@hopeoxford.org

Delegated Safeguarding Lead (Hope Projects) (DASL)

katie.kay@hopeoxford.org

Designated Safeguarding Lead (Oversees both DASLs)

c/o trustees@hopeoxford.org