Our parish of Witham: St Nicolas 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). 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 Jackie Martin
or our Clergy Safeguarding Lead Rev Howard Schnaar [email protected]
or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Amanda Knight 01245 29 44 57 [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."

Safe spaces

Safe Spaces was launched in September 2020 and is a FREE and independent service run by the charity Victim Support and funded by the Church of England together with the Catholic Church in England and Wales and the Church in Wales.

It offers confidential support to survivors of church-related abuse (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 of England and Wales or the Church in Wales) whether or not a report has been made.

Tel: 0300 303 1056 (answerphone available outside of opening times)
Email: [email protected]
WebChat - via the Safe Spaces website

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