The Ariconium Benefice
The Benefice of Ariconium comprises the six parishes of Weston-under-Penyard, The Lea, Linton, Hope Mansell, Aston Ingham, and Upton Bishop. More information about all of our parishes can be found on their A Church Near You pages, or on our website at www.ariconium.church where you will also find details of all of our weekly services.
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Safeguarding
We take seriously the safety of all the people we come into contact with. We are committed to:
Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those that may pose a present risk.
Safeguarding Statement
Useful contacts:
Benefice Safeguarding Officer: Charlotte Newton -
[email protected]
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Carl Steventon -
07593 817717 | [email protected]
Herefordshire Council Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub
Children: 01432 260800
Adult: 01432 260715
Emergency Duty Team: 0330 123 9309 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holidays)
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline (help line for children): 0800 11 11
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141