Our Safeguarding policy

Each person is made in the image and likeness of God and hence Million Minutes exists to promote the dignity and worth of the young and vulnerable. Everyone should enjoy life to the full and should be free from all abuse, including neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. The safety of children is paramount and Million Minutes will take all possible measures to keep children (and vulnerable adults) safe from harm.

As an organisation, we believe the following:

  • Children, young people and vulnerable adults should be respected and valued as individuals.

  • We should provide a safe, caring, environment with a happy and friendly atmosphere.

  • We have a responsibility to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults and report suspected or disclosed abuse to the appropriate statutory authorities.

  • We have a responsibility to support and train those who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults, and to provide ongoing support and supervision.

  • We have a commitment to best practice as far as our work with children and young people is concerned.

Raising a safeguarding issue at Million Minutes

As well as having a comprehensive policy on Safeguarding which is reviewed annually, Million Minutes also has a designated safeguarding representative on our Board of Trustees. To contact George White, Board of Trustees Safeguarding Lead, please email Safeguarding@millionminutes.org

Other important information regarding the reporting of abuse

If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.

It is the policy of the Catholic Church in England and Wales to report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past, or whether the accused person is living or deceased.

If you are in any role within the Catholic Church in England and Wales, you must refer allegations directly to the safeguarding office for your diocese or religious congregation, or directly to the Police.

If you are a member of the public, please refer allegations directly to the police and also to the safeguarding office in your diocese; (the relevant Diocesan safeguarding office can be located using the interactive map on the links page of the CSSA website https://www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/ - contact details will be shown when you click on the relevant area of the map). You can also contact CSSA by telephoning : 020 7901 1920 or via email at admin@catholicsafeguarding.org.uk