Most of the time at church we are like a big happy family. However, even in very happy families people, even people we know, love and trust, can upset and harm us. We want to help everyone to have good days all of the time. We try to make sure that people who have jobs in the church always behave well and in a way that is helpful to you. We never want anyone or anything in church to frighten, confuse or worry you. It is important that you tell us if something is upsetting you, or if you are feeling worried about something that’s happening, or something somebody is doing. We have specially trained people who you can talk to, and who you can ask for help. These people are good at safeguarding. This means they look after everyone’s safety. Caring for people is an especially important part of our Christian life.
All the four Churches within the Benefice - St. Mary’s, Whaplode; All Saints’, Moulton; St. James, Moulton Chapel and St. John’s, Holbeach Fen, have adopted the Diocesan of Lincoln Safeguarding Strategy (2023-2026), which can be seen at Dicoese-of-Lincoln-Safeguarding-Strategy-2023-2026.pdf.
If you think someone may be being harmed or in danger of being harmed, the Reverend Alistair Ward, as Priest in Charge of the Benefice, has overall responsibility for safeguarding within his jurisdiction, and he can be contacted on 07932 937950 or by email at [email protected].
Additionally, each Parish church has its own Safeguarding Officer, and they can be contacted, as hereunder:
St. Mary’s Whaplode
Mrs Mairead Smith: 07796 467459 : [email protected]
All Saints’ Moulton
Mrs Annette Parker: 07760 180751 : [email protected]
St. James’ Moulton Chapel
Revd. Alistair Ward: 07932 937950 : [email protected]
Holbeach Fen St. John
Mrs Judy Jeffries: 07766 145780 : [email protected]

Alternatively, if you would like to speak to someone outside of Benefice, then please contact the Diocese of Lincoln Safeguarding Team on 01522 504070 or email [email protected].

Further information can be found on-line here