Victory Outreach Manchester
Website: www.vomanchester.org.uk
Last Updated: 20-06-2026

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1. Our Commitment to Safeguarding

At Victory Outreach Manchester, the safety and well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults are of paramount importance.

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We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for everyone who attends our services, events, ministries, outreach programmes, and activities.

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We believe that every individual has the right to be protected from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and harm, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we take all concerns seriously.​​​​​​​​​

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2. Who This Applies To

Our safeguarding commitment and responsibilities extend to:

• Children and young people under the age of 18

• Adults at risk or vulnerable adults

• Church members and attendees

• Volunteers and ministry team members

• Staff and leaders

• Trustees

• Visitors and guests

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3. Our Safeguarding Principles

Victory Outreach Manchester is committed to:

• Promote a culture of safeguarding throughout the church.

• Ensuring the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

• Recruiting staff and volunteers safely, including appropriate references and DBS checks where required.

• Providing safeguarding training for leaders, staff, and volunteers.

• Responding promptly and appropriately to all safeguarding concerns or allegations.

• Providing a safe environment for worship, fellowship, and ministry.

• Preventing abuse and responding appropriately to concerns.

• Working in partnership with statutory agencies, including local authorities, social services, and the police, when necessary.

• Ensuring safeguarding concerns are recorded, monitored, and managed appropriately.

• Regularly reviewing and updating our safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Following relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice.

• Ensuring trustees maintain oversight and accountability for safeguarding practices.

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4. Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

If you are concerned about the welfare or safety of a child, young person, or vulnerable adult connected to Victory Outreach Manchester, please report your concern immediately.

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Safeguarding concerns should never be ignored.

If someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent assistance, please contact:

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Emergency Services
Call 999

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For non-emergency safeguarding concerns, please contact our Safeguarding Team using the details below.

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5.  What Happens When a Concern Is Raised?

When a safeguarding concern is reported, we will:

1. Listen carefully and take the concern seriously.

2. Record relevant information appropriately.

3. Assess the situation in line with safeguarding procedures.

4. Seek advice from safeguarding professionals where required.

5. Refer concerns to statutory authorities when necessary.

6. Maintain confidentiality where appropriate while prioritising safety.

Our first priority is always the welfare and protection of those at risk.

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6. Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safer recruitment practices for employees and volunteers working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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Where appropriate, this may include:

• References

• Interviews

• Identity verification

• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks

• Safeguarding training

• Ongoing supervision and support

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6. Safeguarding Training

We seek to ensure that relevant staff and volunteers receive safeguarding awareness and training appropriate to their roles.

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Training helps our teams:

• Recognise signs of abuse or neglect

• Understand reporting procedures

• Respond appropriately to concerns

• Maintain safe ministry practices​

 

7. Safeguarding Team