Safeguarding

The St Vincent de Paul Society is committed to the safeguarding of all people, particularly children and vulnerable adults.

Our Commitment

As part of the St Vincent de Paul Society, SVP Southend is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all people we come into contact with through our work. We believe that everyone has the right to be safe from harm, abuse, and neglect.

Key Principles

Everyone Matters

All people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

Safety First

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all individuals.

Open Culture

We encourage openness and transparency in all our dealings.

Our Practices

  • All staff and volunteers undergo appropriate safeguarding training
  • We follow SVP National safeguarding policies and procedures
  • We maintain confidentiality while taking appropriate action when needed
  • We work in partnership with statutory agencies when required
  • We ensure safe recruitment practices are followed

Reporting Concerns

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact:

SVP National Safeguarding Contact

For safeguarding enquiries or to report concerns, please contact the SVP National Office:

St Vincent de Paul Society
Allenby House
Rees Way
Bradford BD3 0DZ
Email: info@svp.org.uk
Phone: 020 7703 3030
Urgent Concerns

If you believe someone is in immediate danger, please contact the emergency services on 999 or your local authority safeguarding team.

For the full SVP Safeguarding information, please visit: www.svp.org.uk

Last updated: December 2024