All PCCs are required to report serious safeguarding incidents and the Church of England takes this responsibility seriously. 

The Parish Safeguarding Officer for St Edward, King and Martyr Church is Mrs Brenda Smith. If you have any concerns regarding safeguarding, you can contact her on tel: 07790 825207 or email: [email protected]. 

The Diocese of Bath & Wells Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be accessed at: https://bathandwells.org.uk/diocese/safeguarding

Diocesan Safeguarding Manager: Ben Goodhind

Tel: 01749 588917. Mobile: 07834 514842 Email: [email protected]

The Diocesan Safeguarding Policy has been adopted by all of the churches in the Quantock Villages Benefice, including St Edward's Goathurst, and can be found on the Quantock Villages Benefice Website at: https://quantockvillagesbenefice.org.uk/safeguarding