Safeguarding at St. Anne’s

The PCC and churchwardens of St.Anne’s Church take the matter of safeguarding in the parish extremely seriously
To report issues in the first instance please contact:

Our safeguarding officer:

Or our churchwardens:


For assistance on specific issues :

  • NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
  • Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
  • National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
  • Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
  • Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers contact details :

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers, Marie Daly and Louise Vernon

Link to ‘A Safe Church’ (opens in new tab)