Safeguarding
If you know or believe a child or adult to be in immediate danger, you should call 999.
Safeguarding in Hereford
Bishop Richard reflects on safeguarding in the Church of England and looks at what the bible can teach us about leadership
Keeping Safe
The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church.
We are committed to:
Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those that may pose a present risk.
If you are concerned that someone is at risk of, or is being, abused or you think someone is presenting a risk to others, please seek advice from our Safeguarding Officer, Joy Conlon on 07850 892559 or the out-of-hours office number, 07368 650188.
You can read our Safeguarding Policy here
Find safeguarding information from the Diocese of Hereford here
Church volunteers: Log in to the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal here
If you know or believe a child or adult to be in immediate danger, you should call 999.