Hereford Cathedral is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm. We follow Church of England guidance and policies, and have our own Safeguarding team. The safeguarding pages on the cathedral's website contain our policy, vital links and information including contact information.

Chapter has appointed Marc Leppard as the Designated Safeguarding Lead at Hereford Cathedral to monitor and promote sound safeguarding practice throughout the cathedral. Marc is a member of the cathedral’s Safeguarding Management Group which meets regularly to discuss safeguarding issues. Contact Marc on 01432 374 200 or [email protected]

Lay Canon and Chapter member Dr Duncan Jones is the Safeguarding Lead for Chapter and holds an advisory position giving guidance and support to Chapter and the wider cathedral community. Duncan has a background in education and school inspection. He is a member of the Cathedral’s Safeguarding Management Group and he can be contacted via email [email protected]

Carl Steventon is the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer for the Diocese of Hereford. He provides advice, information and support and liaises with both voluntary and statutory bodies. His role within the cathedral is to advise the Safeguarding Leads on all aspects of safeguarding relating to both children and adults and to ensure appropriate procedures are followed. Carl attends and contributes to the Safeguarding Management Group. Contact Carl on [email protected].

Carl is also contactable via mobile for any ‘out of hours’ incidents or concerns on 07593 817717, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Karen Evans is the Safeguarding Officer at the cathedral. She supports the staff team with safeguarding matters at the cathedral, including reporting safeguarding concerns and incidents in accordance with cathedral procedures. She is also the HR Officer and supports the managers to apply Safer Recruitment to all their relevant cathedral staff appointments.

Karen is a member of the Safeguarding Management Group and can be contacted on 01432 374250 or [email protected]

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Find out more about Safeguarding at Hereford Cathedral here