SAFEGUARDING

We in the Pearl Cluster of Churches are committed to ensuring that all the Parish Churches are a safe place for all. We have adopted the Church of England's policy on a Safer Church for Children and vulnerable adults.

Click here for the safety document.

Click here for more information from the Church of England on Safeguarding.

The Pearl Cluster of Churches are part of the Chelmsford Diocese, for further information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Chelmsford, please click here.

For information about the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and Safeguarding contacts in the Diocese of Chelmsford, please click here. This page also includes contact details for Safeguarding organisations and charities.

Further information from the Church of England on Reporting and support.

If you believe that someone is in immediate risk of danger or harm, you should call 999 and ask for the Police.

For the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner page on protecting children and vulnerable people from harm please click here.

Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service providiing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales. Please click the Safe Spaces logo to be redirected to their website.

Below are the names and contact details of the Parish Safeguarding Officers for each of the churches