Our Safeguarding Policy and Statement aims, to not only meet the requirements of ensuring a safe environment for those accessing activities in our organisation but to also build an open culture where:

• we are committed to the safeguarding of all

• those who lead do so by example

• those that work or volunteer are safely recruited and trained for their roles.

• there are accountability structures with codes of conduct enshrining Creating Hope's core values so that they are embedded in our day-to-day actions and the behaviours of our people, and 

• there is open communication

To that end, we ask that if you observe any concerns regarding a vulnerable adult, or abuse of a child, to report this. Under no circumstances should a volunteer or worker carry out their own investigation into an allegation or suspicion of abuse.

If you suspect someone is in immediate danger, dial 999 without delay. If it isn’t an emergency but still requires urgent action, please contact the London Borough of Sutton on 0208 770 5000 to report a concern to Adult or Children Services.

If you have suspicions or allegations that are non-urgent, please do not hesitate to contact the Safeguarding Officer by completing the form linked below to Register a Concern, as soon as possible after the event.