The United Reformed Church is committed to safeguarding in every area of its life and ministry. Safeguarding is the action taken to promote and protect the well-being and human rights of individuals.

This means we will:

• Do all we can to create and maintain a safe and caring environment for all people
• Respond promptly and effectively to any form of abuse and neglect, including reporting abuse to statutory agencies when necessary
• Seek to prevent abuse in any form from occurring. We will seek to identify individuals who may pose a risk to others and take necessary actions to minimise risk whilst supporting these individuals in our communities when safe to do so.

If you wish to discuss a safeguarding concern, please contact:

Church Safeguarding Coordinator - Bob Christie [email to : Bob @ dunfermlineurc.org.uk]

Synod Safeguarding Administrator - Vici Royle [via the Synod Website]

Click here for a full statement on the URC's approach to Safeguarding

Click here to view Good Practice 6, the URC's Safeguarding Guidance document.

Local services from Fife Council:

Child protection Service 03451 551 503

Adult support and protection 01383 602 200

Gender-based violence 01592 729258

A list of national sources of support is available in URC Safeguarding Document L1