About

We take Safeguarding seriously, and as such are proud to support our staff and volunteers who passionately serve our church and community through our groups and courses. Appropriate checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service are made wherever appropriate, and every member of the LGCC Kids’ and Youth teams has an enhanced disclosure check. We also provide regular training for our staff and volunteers, and have access to expert help - both at Elim Head Office and 31:8 (an independent Christian safeguarding charity).

Our safeguarding documents

Safeguarding Policy

Safer Working Practice Guide

Report a concern

If you are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child or adult with additional care & support needs please tell us by completing this form.

If you think that a child or at-risk adult is at immediate risk of harm and requires protection you should contact the police by dialling 999.

Statement of Commitment to Safeguarding

Elim is committed to creating healthy churches and safe spaces for all. We recognise the ways in which children and adults can be at risk of harm or abuse, so endeavour to create a culture to minimise opportunities for abuse to occur. Children rely on adults to keep them safe, therefore all our churches working with children, either directly or indirectly, are committed to safeguarding children in their care. We seek to do this by providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where children can reach their full potential. Similarly, within our churches there are adults in need of protection, care and support due to vulnerability, whether that is a permanent or temporary state. We are aware too that within our churches there are relationships of trust, which flourish best within healthy churches and environments, where there is openness, transparency and accountability.

We firmly believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all involved in the life of our churches and activities have a role to play in keeping children, young people and adults safe.

Mark Pugh – General Superintendent of Elim Pentecostal Churches