Safeguarding

Our parish of East & West Horndon: St Francis, are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Vulnerable Adults, and victims of Domestic Abuse. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages 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 the PSO Loretta at the church or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor - Danielle Law on 01245 294472 or on [email protected]

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. If you are concerned that a child or adult might be in immediate danger call the emergency services on 999. Do NOT delay. To contact your local police station to report a non-emergency crime please call 101.

https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding/the-diocese-safeguarding-team/

(Page updated August 2026)