Safeguarding Policy

Safeguarding means protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults — particularly those who may not have a voice — from harm, abuse, or neglect.

It is a fundamental commitment that ensures everyone can thrive in a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment.

At Engine House Church, we take this responsibility seriously, aiming to create a culture where everyone is protected, valued, and supported.

Statement of Commitment to Safeguarding


At Engine House Church (part of the Elim Network), we are committed to building healthy churches and creating safe spaces for all.


We recognise the risks faced by children, young people, and vulnerable adults and work intentionally to minimise harm. Children rely on adults to keep them safe, so we aim to provide a secure and encouraging environment for them to grow.


We also acknowledge that adults in our community may need care and support at times. We foster openness, transparency, and accountability in all we do.


Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and every person involved in the life of our church plays a vital role in protecting others.s thrive best in an atmosphere of openness, transparency, and accountability.


We firmly believe safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.


Every person involved in the life and activities of Engine House Church plays a role in keeping others safe.


What Are We Actively Doing?


  • We provide safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers.
  • We offer both introductory and refresher safeguarding sessions
  • We maintain up-to-date safeguarding procedures and resources.


Logging a Concern


If you have a concern, please log it here:

Safeguarding Lead - Ruth Duckworth 

Email Address - safeguarding@enginehousechurch.com
Church Contact Number -  01209 211893




Supporting Documents & Resources


  • Elim Churches elim.org.uk
  • Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS) ccpas.co.uk, Helpline: 0303 003 1111
  • Cornwall Safeguarding Children Partnership Visit Site
  • Cornwall Safeguarding Adults Board Visit Site
  • Cornwall Council - Safeguarding Visit Site
  • Early Help Strategy Cornwall Visit Site
  • Police Public Protection Unit (Cornwall) Visit Site (Select “Public Protection”)
  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Cornwall Visit Site


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