We are committed to following national and Church of England guidelines on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and good working practice, including safer recruitment of volunteers and paid workers.

Our commitments:

• Promoting a safer environment and culture

• 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.​

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If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

​Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

Anna Phippen, Benefice Safeguarding Officer
01536 799522
[email protected]

Reverend Nicki Hobbs, Rector
01536 799522
[email protected]

​Victoria Kellett, Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
01733 887000
[email protected]

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