St Martin in the Wood is part of the Parish of Chandler's Ford and one of two churches in the parish (the other being St Boniface). St Martin's is located in the Hiltingbury area of the parish. We are a large and busy Anglican parish covering Hiltingbury, Fryern Hill and the Velmore estate. Both churches are very much part of the community and the church centres are used by a wide variety of groups of all ages. The core of our church life is worshipping God through our many and varied services and through serving Him in the wider community.
Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.