SAFEGUARDING
The United Benefice of The Lavers and Matching is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. The Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise us. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.


Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is currently being safely recruited into post but Revd Julia Baldwin can be contacted by email in the meantime – [email protected]

If you have a safeguarding concern/allegation/disclosure please call the Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Duty Number (01245 29 44 44). If they cannot answer your call straight away please leave an answerphone message with your name and phone number so that they can call you back.

Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Team