St Mary’s Church takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times.

Our Parish Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded below.

If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns, you can contact our Benefice Safeguarding Officer, Roy Davey on 01258 474682, email [email protected].

Alternatively, you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors 

Jem Carter: (Tuesday to Friday inclusive and on call Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 9pm)T: 07469 857888 E: [email protected]

Suzy Futcher: (Monday to Thursday inclusive and on call Monday and Tuesday evenings until 9pm)T: 07500 664800 E: [email protected]

From 5pm Friday until Monday 8am phone our safeguarding cover service – Thrityone:eight 0303 003 11 11