Safeguarding Policy

Effective Date -- Updated August 2025
Organisation: Love Mary Christian Missionary

At Love Mary, we believe every child is precious and made in the image of God. We are committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where children, young people, and vulnerable adults are protected, respected, and able to flourish.

Our Commitment

• We have zero tolerance for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of any kind.

• Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do—from our projects in communities to our online presence and supporter engagement.

• We take seriously our duty of care to protect children, vulnerable adults, staff, volunteers, and partners.

Our Principles

1. Safety First – The welfare of children and vulnerable people is our highest priority.

2. Accountability – Everyone connected with Love Mary has a responsibility to uphold safeguarding.

3. Prevention – We work proactively to prevent harm through awareness, training, and strong policies.

4. Transparency – Concerns will be taken seriously, handled appropriately, and reported in line with best practice.

5. Faith in Action – Our safeguarding practices are an expression of our Christian values of love, justice, and dignity.

How We Safeguard

• Recruitment & Training – All staff and volunteers undergo background checks and safeguarding training.

• Code of Conduct – We maintain clear standards of behaviour to protect children and vulnerable people.

• Child Sponsorship & Communication – All correspondence between sponsors and children is monitored to ensure safety.

• Partnership Standards – We require all partners and suppliers to adhere to safeguarding policies consistent with our own.

• Reporting Concerns – We provide clear pathways for raising and responding to safeguarding concerns quickly and appropriately.

What To Do if You Have Concerns

If you see, hear, or suspect anything that could place a child or vulnerable adult at risk, we encourage you to report it immediately.

Please contact our Safeguarding Officer (DSO):
team@lovemary.org

If a child or adult is in immediate danger, please call the police or emergency services first.

Continuous Improvement

We regularly review our safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure they remain strong, effective, and in line with legal requirements and best practice.

Contact Us

For questions or further information about our Safeguarding Policy, please contact:

Love Mary Christian Missionary
team@lovemary.org