St Oswald's Church, Knuzden
Welcome to Saint Oswald's
We are now moving into a period of clergy vacancy. But - we're still here and with your help ready to build for the future. And that future is not just for us as a church family - we are here for the wider community in our Parish of Knuzden and Shadsworth now and, we hope, for a very long time into the future. Our sincere thanks to our friends and also to the clergy and others in our wider area who we know are with us supporting us in prayer and various helpful ways.
Our Services at 10 am will continue and we look forward to receiving your support and welcoming to one of our services.
We continue to keep you in our prayers and if you need anything or would like us to pray for anyone in particular please don't hesitate to contact us either via our facebook pages, email [email protected] or leave a message on 01254 698321
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Safeguarding
Our Interim Parish Safeguarding Officer is Catherine Smith and can be contacted on 01254 503088 or [email protected]
Promoting a Safer Church
St Oswald's Church Knuzden have adopted the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.
We also display the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church and hall. This is in the entrance hall to Church and the Hall along with relevant phone numbers and contact details.
All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment and received safeguarding training.
Reporting a concern
If you believe that someone is at risk of immediate harm please call emergency services on 999.
Any safeguarding concerns in a parish should be brought to the attention of our Interim Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) in the first instance.
Catherine Smith 01254 503088 or [email protected]
The PSO can seek further advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as necessary.
Concerns can also be raised directly with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Safeguarding Team Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01254 503088
Address: Diocese Offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE
Safeguarding concerns in a school/university/prison/healthcare setting should be raised with the relevant organisation's Safeguarding team.
Finding support
Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can provide you with support. Contact SafeSpaces
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the church directly. Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
Thirty-one: Eight: 0303 003 1111 (out of hours and weekend safeguarding advice)
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).