Our parish of Frindsbury with Upnor ad Chattenden 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). Our Diocese of Rochester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO https://www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO:
Vicki Webster (Parish Safeguarding Officer)
Telephone: 01634 515580 Email: [email protected]
or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
Greg Barry (Lead Diocesan Safeguarding Officer)
Telephone: 01634 560000 or 07585 952 174 Email: [email protected]

As a Church of England parish we have adopted and follow the House of Bishops’ policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ (2017). It can be found here:https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-12/PromotingSaferChurchWeb.pdf

If you have safeguarding concerns that are outside of the church, e.g. a neighbour or relative we would encourage you to use these contact details:
KENT Tel: 03000 416161(adult) or 03000 411111 (children) or see www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/report-abuse or search for ‘report abuse’ on www.kent.gov.uk
MEDWAY Tel: 01634 334466 or see www.medway.gov.uk/abuse or search for ‘report abuse’ on www.medway.gov.uk