Safeguarding

Our Commitment

At TheMotherless Mothers, the safety and wellbeing of everyone who engages with our charity is our highest priority.

We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, be heard, and receive support without fear of judgment.

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

What is Safeguarding?

Safeguarding means protecting children, young people, and adults who may be vulnerable from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or harm. It also means promoting their well-being and ensuring they are treated with kindness, fairness, and respect.

When Should I Raise a Concern?

Please contact us if you are worried about:

  • The safety or well-being of a child, young person, or adult at risk.

  • Inappropriate behavior by a volunteer, trustee, staff member, or anyone representing The Motherless Mothers.

  • Bullying, harassment, discrimination, or abuse.

  • Someone who may be at risk of harm or exploitation.

  • Any behavior that makes you or someone else feel unsafe.

  • Any safeguarding concern, no matter how small it may seem.

If you're unsure whether something is a safeguarding concern, we would always encourage you to speak to us.

How to Report a Concern

If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead as soon as possible.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Name: Adina Belloli
Role: Designated Safeguarding Lead
Email: themotherlessmothersuk@gmail.com
Telephone: +447346438878

If your concern relates to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, please contact:

Chair of Trustees Sarah Radley

Email: sarah@lonely-tomato.com

Report a Concern Anonymously

If you would prefer not to give your name, you can submit an anonymous safeguarding concern using our confidential reporting form.

Anonymous Reporting Form

👉 [Link to Anonymous Reporting Form]

Although anonymous reports can sometimes limit our ability to investigate fully, every concern will be reviewed carefully and treated seriously.

What Happens Next?

When we receive a safeguarding concern, we will:

  • Listen carefully and take your concern seriously.

  • Assess the information promptly.

  • Take appropriate action to help protect anyone at risk.

  • Keep information confidential wherever possible.

  • Refer concerns to statutory agencies where necessary.

  • Maintain accurate and secure safeguarding records.

Confidentiality

We will treat safeguarding concerns with sensitivity and confidentiality.

Information will only be shared with those who need to know in order to protect someone from harm or where we have a legal duty to do so.

Emergency Situations

If someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical assistance, please call 999 immediately.

If you believe a child or adult is at immediate risk of harm, please contact the police or your local authority safeguarding team without delay.

Our Safeguarding Policy

You can read our full Safeguarding Policy here:

📄 [PDF Link]

Need Support?

We understand that raising a safeguarding concern can feel difficult.

Thank you for speaking up. By sharing your concerns, you help us keep our community safe.

If you need additional emotional support after making a report, we will do our best to signpost you to appropriate services.

Together, we can ensure that The Motherless Mothers remains a safe, supportive, and compassionate community for everyone.