Safeguarding at our churches

At St Boniface Church, Calveley Chapel and St Jude we are working hard to maintain a safe environment for all.

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops' safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

Please follow the link below to read our full safeguarding policy.

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If you have any concerns regarding safeguarding, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer,
Kay Carson, at safeguarding@stbonifacebunbury.org.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at safeguarding@chester.anglican.org

or on 01928 718834 (option 4) during office hours.

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For out of hours support the Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight. 
You can access their Safeguarding Helpline on 0303 003 111 when the diocesan team is unavailable
- this includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. 

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If you have immediate concerns about someone's safety,
please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults services. 

 

You can find more information on these helplines: 

 

Safe Spaces England and Wales - Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing 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.

 

Email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk 

Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056

Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00

Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00

Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00

 

Childline: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)

Parent Line: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)

National Care Line: 0800 0699 784 (support and information for the elderly, their carers and their families)