Safeguarding Information
Brighouse Parish Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child, young person or vulnerable adult. This commitment is shared by our staff and volunteers.
For any concerns please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, [email protected] or the Vicar, Rev Paul Webb on 07853 056873
St Martin's safeguarding statement can be viewed via the link below.
The Diocese of Leeds commitment to safeguarding, 'Promoting a safer Church', can be viewed here.
The Church of England Policy Statement can be viewed here
The Safeguarding section of the website of the Diocese of Leeds, which includes emergency contact advice, can be accessed here
Finding support
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing to you and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you. Therefore here are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 ((lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.