Safeguarding
At The Potter's House Christian Fellowship Sheffield, we are committed to a safe and welcoming church for everyone, especially children, young people and adults at risk. Safeguarding is part of our Christian faith and our duty to protect the vulnerable from harm.
Our policy follows the guidance of Thirtyone:eight. All our workers and volunteers are safely recruited, DBS checked where appropriate, and trained.
For non-emergency police matters, call 101.
Raise a concern
If you are worried about a child or adult at risk, or about someone's behaviour towards them, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team as soon as possible.
Email the team: safeguardingatpottershouseshef@yahoo.com
If the lead person is unavailable, or is involved in the concern, contact the deputy or the safeguarding trustee.
If someone tells you about abuse
Do
- Listen calmly and take it seriously
- Tell them they were right to tell you, and it is not their fault
- Explain that you may need to pass it on to the right people
- Write down what was said as soon as you can
- Contact the safeguarding team straight away
Don't
- Promise to keep it a secret
- Ask probing or leading questions
- Contact the person the concern is about
- Investigate it yourself
- Share it with anyone who doesn't need to know, even for prayer
Useful contacts
| Emergency | 999 |
| Police (non-emergency) | 101 |
| Sheffield Children's Social Care | 0114 273 4855 |
| Sheffield Adult Social Care (24 hours) | 0114 273 4908 |
| LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) | 0114 273 4850 |
| Thirtyone:eight safeguarding helpline | 0303 003 1111 |
Our policy & procedures
Read our full safeguarding documents:
Adopted by our trustees December 2025. Reviewed every year.
"Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to die. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy." — Proverbs 31:8–9 (NKJV)