Churches in Croydon are working together to welcome children from the demolished “Jungle” camp in Calais.
Volunteers provided by St Mary’s Catholic Church, St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church and West Croydon Baptist Church, coordinated by the charity Citizens UK, have been working at Lunar House, the Home Office immigration centre in south London, to look after the children as they arrive.
The volunteers have all been checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), which prevents unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. DBS replaced the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).
