Our parish of Whepstead is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 or your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

We follow the House of Bishops' guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information, including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the Benefice Safeguarding Officer Sarah Lockhart 07885 597051 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or [email protected]

Further information can be found on the diocesan website, Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.