Safeguarding at LBC
At Leominster Baptist Church, we are committed to the safety and wellbeing of every person, especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We believe safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone in our church community. As followers of Jesus, we are called to create environments where people feel protected, heard, and valued.
We take safeguarding seriously—not simply as a legal requirement, but as a gospel imperative rooted in love, justice, and care for one another.
Our Safeguarding Policies
We adhere to a regularly reviewed set of the safeguarding policies and procedures.
Our safeguarding policy outlines how we:
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Recruit and train staff and volunteers safely.
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Create a culture of awareness and accountability.
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Respond appropriately to concerns or allegations of abuse.
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Support survivors and those affected by abuse.
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Work in partnership with statutory authorities when necessary.
Our Safeguarding Policy is reviewed annually and is available for anyone to view. You can download a copy here: Safeguarding Policy
All staff and volunteers working with children or vulnerable adults undergo enhanced DBS checks (or relevant checks in your country) and regular safeguarding training.
Raising a Safeguarding Concern
If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person, or vulnerable adult at [Your Church Name], or if you experience something that doesn’t seem right, please speak up.
You can do so in two ways
1. Make a submission online by using the form at the bottom of this page.
2. You can contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):
Name: Dean Burgis
Email: dean@leobc.co.uk
Phone: +44 7386 906862
Alternate Contact: Chris Rice Email: chris@leobc.co.uk
All concerns are taken seriously and handled in accordance with our safeguarding policy. Where necessary, we will work with statutory services to ensure the appropriate steps are taken to protect individuals.
If someone is at immediate risk of harm, please call 999 or contact your local authority’s social care team.