We take seriously the safety of all the people we come into contact with. We are committed to:
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Promoting a safer environment and culture
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Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
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Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
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Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
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Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons
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Responding to those that may pose a present risk.
Safeguarding Statement
Useful contacts:
Benefice Safeguarding Officer: Charlotte Newton -
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Carl Steventon -
07593 817717 | carl.steventon@hereford.anglican.org
Herefordshire Council Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub
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Children: 01432 260800
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Adult: 01432 260715
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Emergency Duty Team: 0330 123 9309 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holidays)
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NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
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Childline (help line for children): 0800 11 11
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National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
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Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141
