SAFEGUARDING
Victory Outreach Manchester
Website: www.vomanchester.org.uk
Last Updated: 20-06-2026
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
At Victory Outreach Manchester, the safety and well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults are of paramount importance.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Safeguarding concerns should never be ignored.
If someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent assistance, please contact:
Emergency Services
Call 999
For non-emergency safeguarding concerns, please contact our Safeguarding Team using the details below.
What Happens When a Concern Is Raised?
When a safeguarding concern is reported, we will:
Listen carefully and take the concern seriously.
Record relevant information appropriately.
Assess the situation in line with safeguarding procedures.
Seek advice from safeguarding professionals where required.
Refer concerns to statutory authorities when necessary.
Maintain confidentiality where appropriate while prioritising safety.
Our first priority is always the welfare and protection of those at risk.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safer recruitment practices for employees and
volunteers working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Where appropriate, this may include:
References
Interviews
Identity verification
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks
Safeguarding training
Ongoing supervision and support
Safeguarding Training
We seek to ensure that relevant staff and volunteers receive safeguarding awareness and
training appropriate to their roles
Training helps our teams:
Recognise signs of abuse or neglect
Understand reporting procedures
Respond appropriately to concerns
Maintain safe ministry practices
Safeguarding Team
Victoria Lloyd
Designated Safeguard Lead
07782 338792
victoria.lloyd@vomanchester.org.uk
9. Policies and Procedures
Victory Outreach Manchester maintains safeguarding policies and procedures designed to protect all individuals involved in our ministries and activities. Copies of safeguarding policies may be requested by contacting the Safeguarding Team.
10. Confidentiality
Information relating to safeguarding concerns will be handled sensitively and appropriately.
However, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed where there is a risk of harm or
where disclosure is required to protect an individual or comply with legal obligations.
11. Useful Contacts
Emergency Services
999
NSPCC Helpline
0808 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk
Childline
www.childline.org.uk
Manchester
Safeguarding Partnership
www.manchestersafeguardingpartnership.co.uk
12. Contact Us
If you have any safeguarding concerns or questions regarding safeguarding at Victory Outreach Manchester, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead using the details above.
Victory Outreach Manchester is committed to ensuring that everyone can participate in church life safely, confidently, and free from harm.