St Mary of Bethany Church is committed to ensuring that the church is a safe and caring place for all to worship and meet as a church family safely. While safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church family it is managed by the Incumbent, Parish Safeguarding Officers, and our PCC.

At St Mary of Bethany we are passionate about keeping everyone in our community safe, therefore safer recruitment and safeguarding training is essential for all who work and volunteer with us.

If you believe a child or adult is, or may be, in danger of abuse please report this immediately to one of our Safeguarding Officers or clergy. If you have concerns about a non-emergency situation, please let us know, whether in person or via call/email. Even if you feel it is a minor matter please do contact us!

We aim to always deal with any concerns diligently regarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, taking steps to ensure the safety of the people involved by immediately following the House of Bishops’ guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.

St Mary of Bethany adopted the Church of England Promoting a Safer Church Policy Statement, House of Bishop’s Practice Guidance and supporting diocesan safeguarding protocols.

If you have any current or historical safeguarding concerns, please do contact any of our safeguarding contacts below:

Rev. Mark Wallace
Vicar
[email protected]
07469170317


Sarah & Jess
Parish Safeguarding Officers
[email protected]
01483 723424


Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
[email protected]
01483790379

Visit our safeguarding page on our website for more information