Safeguarding

The Leadership of Ambassador International Church is committed to the safeguarding both of children and of adults at risk of harm. We recognise the important role that the church has in caring for both young and old alike and to that end we seek to provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the needs of the vulnerable and marginalised in our society.

Therefore, we fully commit to adhere to the following safeguarding commitments:

• Promoting a safe environment and church culture
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility within the church related to children, young people, and adults at risk of harm
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
• Caring pastorally for victims of abuse and other affected persons
• Caring pastorally for those who are subject to concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
• Responding appropriately to those who may pose a present risk to others.

These commitments and the principles and practices that flow from them underpin all the safeguarding work in our various ministries to children or adults at risk of harm:

• We make every effort to be open and transparent, respectful, and ready to listen, and to demonstrate great integrity in all that we do.
• We seek to actively manage risks, encourage informed vigilance, and ensure clear and appropriate accountability.
• We are committed to the prevention of abuse through collaboration with key statutory authorities and other partners (including the use of professional safeguarding advice and support).

The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in the life and activities of Ambassador International Church is of paramount importance and is the responsibility of the whole church family. We see promoting a safe church environment which protects the most vulnerable as a key aspect of our call to share the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

Safeguarding at Ambassador International Church is a whole-church responsibility: everyone, including all leaders, staff members, volunteers, and members of the church family, have an important role to play in keeping people safe from harm.

Safeguarding Team

Particular responsibility of oversight and leadership of safeguarding rests with the Safeguarding Officer, who is responsible to the Senior Pastor and the Elders of Ambassador International Church.

The Safeguarding Officer at Ambassador International Church is Muriel Inard.

The Deputy Safeguarding Officers at Ambassador International Church are Guy Hewson and Andy Cheung.

If an allegation/concern involves one of the Safeguarding Officers, you should contact either Andy Paterson or the thirtyone:eight helpline (below)