Welcome to St Matthew’s! We’re a friendly Christian church in Bankfoot BD5. We gather to worship Jesus on Sundays and are open at various times in the week for community events and support. You’re welcome at St Matthew’s -any age, any background, any faith or none. If you want to find out more about church and what goes on here, the best time to pop in and visit us is Sunday 9.30 service or Thursdays between 11 and 1.
Our parish of St Matthew’s Bankfoot 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).
The Diocese of Leeds 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 or Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor.
PSO Tracey Phillip: [email protected]
If you're unable to email, you can call one of the vicars Hannah (07985915109) or Jimmy (01274 773331), leaving your number, and they will ask Tracey to give you a call back.
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: [email protected], 0113 353 0257
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and the local authority’s children or adult social care services.
Police emergency: 999
Police non-emergency: 101
Bradford Social Care (children): 01274 433999
Bradford Social Care (adults): 01274 431077
Bradford Social Care (out of hours emergency duty team): 01274 431010
We try to keep these numbers up to date but they may sometimes be changed without our knowledge. The Safer Bradford website provides links to up to date contact details https://www.saferbradford.co.uk/report-a-concern