Safeguarding

Our parish of St Peter and St Mary Magdalene, Barnstaple, 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 Representative (PSR). Our Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding webpages (https://exeter.anglican.org/resources/safeguarding/) contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSR. 

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSR, Katherine Ritchie, at https://www.barnstapleparishchurch.org/safeguarding/, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Costa Nassaris, on 01392 294 969.

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.