We as a benefice are committed to protect children and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse and neglect, in line with Promoting A Safer Church 2017. We are therefore committed to ensuring all are aware of the issues around safeguarding within the church
We do this through:
- Training and raising awareness
- Safer recruitment, including of volunteers
- Application of safeguarding policies
- Proportionate and timely response to allegations and concerns
Contacts for safeguarding:
Benefice safeguarding officer
Lizzy Franks 01920 823420, 01920 822723, [email protected]
Rector
We are currently in vacancy. Contact our churchwardens via the administrator: benefice.administrator @ubsms.org.uk
Diocese safeguarding officers
Jeremy Hirst 01727 818107, 07867 350886, [email protected]
Martyn Hedley 01727 818106, 07391 010033, [email protected]
Mandy Davies 01727 818103, 07771 179015, [email protected]
Please see below for links to:
Policy for Responding to Domestic Abuse June 2024
Policy for Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults when they are Vulnerable June 2025
Procedures for Responding to a Safeguarding Concern or Allegation June 2025
Best practice guidelines