Keeping everyone safe
We are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children and people of all ages in our church community
Most of the time at church we are like a big happy family. However even in very happy families people can have a bad day and even people we know and trust can upset us. We want to help everyone have good days all of the time. We try to make sure that people who have jobs in the church always behave well and in a way that is helpful to you. We never want anyone or anything in church to frighten you, confuse you or worry you.
It is important that you tell us if something is upsetting you or if you are feeling worried about something that’s happening or something somebody is doing. We have specially trained people who you can talk to and who you can ask for help. These people are good at safeguarding. This means they look after everyone’s safety.
Who to contact
Caroline Ward
01494 785753
St Mary’s Safeguarding Officer
Caroline can help with safer recruitment to roles within the church, safeguarding checks and best practice in church activities.
safeguarding@stmaryschesham.org
Rachel Meldrum
01494 782783
Parish Safeguarding Officer
If you need to contact someone regarding a disclosure or potentially abusive situation, please contact Rachel.
safeguarding@cheshamparish.org
Diocese of Oxford
Safeguarding Team
If you wish to speak to someone outside the church or parish, you can contact the diocesan safeguarding team.
Here are some other sources of help you may find useful
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action On Elder Abuse:
080 8808 8141