Safeguarding

Promoting a Safer Church

The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church.

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of being abused or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from one of our safeguarding officers:

For further information on our Diocesan policies and procedures, click here.

If there is immediate risk of danger contact the Police on 101

Our Commitment

  • Promoting a safer environment

  • Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults.

  • Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation

  • Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons

  • Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons.

  • Responding to those that may pose a present risk