Our parish of Newent: St. Mary the Virgin 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), Annie Caulfield.
Our Diocese of Gloucester’s safeguarding pages (https://www.gloucester.anglican.org/about-us/safeguarding/) 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 our PSO - Annie Caulfield - via the Benefice Number: 07397 100646
or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor telephone 01452 835516 (Office hours) or 07944 680320 (out of hours) or thirty one:eight tel 0303 003 1111 (weekend).
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.

Link to policies