We believe that every person has a value and dignity, which comes directly from the creation of people in God’s image. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.
We commit ourselves to nurture, protect and safeguard all our members, particularly children, young people and adults at risk.
We recognise that safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church.
We undertake to exercise proper care in the selection, appointment, training and support of those working with children or adults at risk.
We will respond without delay to concerns or allegations that a child or adult at risk may have been harmed, cooperating fully in any investigation.
We will challenge any abuse of power by anyone in a position of trust. We will seek to offer pastoral care to anyone who has suffered abuse.
We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or adult at risk.
If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact our designated person, Audrey Gordon, via email: aseg69@yahoo.co.uk
Our Kirk Session (elders) adopted a child safeguarding policy on 26th May 2026, and it can be read here: HSPC Child Safeguarding Policy
This will be reviewed after 2 years.
Our Kirk Session (elders) adopted an adult safeguarding policy on 26th May 2026, and it can be read here: HSPC Adult Safeguarding Policy
This will be reviewed after 2 years.
Our Kirk Session (elders) adopted an online safeguarding policy on 26th May 2026, and it can be read here: HSPC online safety policy
This will be reviewed after 2 years.
For more information relating to safeguarding procedures and protocols, please view the safeguarding portal of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland website by clicking here.