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Ensuring that children and vulnerable adults are kept safe and know they are loved is at the very core of the Church’s ministry. The work of safeguarding has to be seen within the overall mission of the Church. As she seeks to protect the vulnerable and weak, the Church needs to ‘act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with God’ (Micah 6:8). It is a ministry of love and healing and seeks justice for all.
For information about our parish and Diocese commitment to safeguarding and processes for support see the Diocesan safeguarding page.
For information about our parish and Diocese commitment to safeguarding and processes for support see the Diocesan safeguarding page.
For children & young people:
Catholics believe that every person has a value and dignity that comes directly from God’s creation of us in His own image and likeness. We have a responsibility to value everyone, supporting and protecting them from harm. It is important to remember that no one should hurt you.
All parishes have a named Safeguarding Representative who is there to help. Their details are at the top of this page. There is also a Safeguarding Office within the Diocese you can contact if you are worried about something or someone within your church. Email: [email protected]; Tel: 01293 651148 If you would like to speak to someone outside the parish, the charity Childline can be contacted for free on Tel: 0800 1111. |
For adults:
Safe Spaces is an independent and confidential support service for adults who have been abused by someone in the Church. If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can support you.
Safe Spaces' free, national support service is independently run by First Light. It provides a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with the Church of England or the Catholic Church of England & Wales. |
Parish policies & documents
Safeguarding Training
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In line with the Diocesan requirement for parishioners with certain roles to have an up-to-date DBS certificate, those parishioners also are required to undergo training every three years. Please click here for a link to the relevant training courses.
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