The Maund Benefice is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. Our PCC has formally adopted the House of Bishops’ Promoting a Safer Church; Safeguarding Policy Statement (which can be viewed here).

We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO) (07593817717) [email protected] who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSO. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police (999). See below of local contacts.

For any non-urgent safeguarding enquiries please contact the Diocesan Office on 01432 373300

Responsibility for Safeguarding within our group is overseen by our Benefice Safeguarding Team:

Sarah Rogers (Bodenham Parish Safeguarding Advisor) 07786 727479

Roger Sell (Marden with Amberley Parish Safeguarding Advisor) 01432 880061

Ann Burke (Sutton St Nicholas and Sutton St Michael Parish Safeguarding Advisor) 01432 880202

Jacqui Westoby (Felton Parish Safeguarding Advisor) 07720981662

Patsy Marson (Preston Wynne Safeguarding Advisor) 01432 820813

Revd Paul Roberts (Rector) 01568 797863

Useful contact numbers can be found below:

Herefordshire Council Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

Children – 01432 260800 Adult – 01432 260715 (week day office hours)

Emergency Duty Team – 0330 123 9309 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)

NSPCC

0808 800 5000

Child line (help line for children): 0800 11 11

National Domestic Violence

Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse

Helpline: 0808 808 8141