Nine Elms Arts Ministry is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. 

Nine Elms Arts Ministry abides by the Diocese of Southwark’s safeguarding policies and procedures – “A Safe Church” which is available for download from The Diocese of Southwark’s website.

For safeguarding concerns, in the first instance please contact:

Rev Betsy Blatchley, Pioneer Minister in the Arts in Nine Elms:
betsy.blatchley@southwark.anglican.org
075382 34774

If you have urgent concerns about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult, please contact the police.

For further information and to discuss any safeguarding concerns please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers :

020 7939 9400 (office hours) or 020 3874 6743 (out of hours).

Pamela Chisholm, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
pamela.chisholm@southwark.anglican.org
07982 279713

Marie Daly, Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
marie.daly@southwark.anglican.org
07946 255295

Louise Vernon, Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org
07946 255622

If you would like to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues:

 NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

 Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

 National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

 Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

 Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9- 5pm).