A Gilbert Scott Church in the Catholic Tradition of Anglicanism

Saint Andrew’s has been the Parish Church for this area of Leicester for more than 150 years. It was originally built to cater for people living in the then new houses around here. Many of these houses were cleared in the 1950s and the area has dramatically changed through the development and growth of both the Leicester Royal Infirmary and De Montfort University.

St Andrew’s has always been a Parish in the Catholic Tradition of Anglicanism, stressing the importance of drama and beauty in worship, the importance of working for social justice, and trying to find God in all things.

Today we are keenly aware to live in one of the most diverse cities in Britain and that we want to make a contribution to our community by helping people from different backgrounds to get to know each other, find common ground, mutual respect and become hospitable neighbours. 

Safeguarding

At St Andrew's we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all. We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance. If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer. Further information about the Parish Safeguarding Policy and contacts can be found HERE.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Dr Timothy Trussell
Email: [email protected]

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Rachael Spiers
M: 0793 081 9279
T: 0116 261 5341
E: [email protected]

Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Leicester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).Parent Line: 0808 800 2222National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)