Safeguarding Information

Keeping people safe

At St Mary’s we want to do everything we can to keep people safe when they use our buildings or take part in our groups and activities. We are especially mindful about the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our policy is to ensure those in a leadership role working with children, young people or vulnerable adults have an up to date Enhanced DBS check.

For more details, please download and read a copy of our current Safeguarding Policy (29July24). For all other related documents see 'Safeguarding Documents' below.

Bristol Diocese

For more information about our safeguarding as part of the Diocese of Bristol, please visit the Diocesan website. Or contact:

Adam Bond - Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor

Email: adam.bond@bristoldiocese.org
Mobile: 07512145236 (office hours only)
Phone: 0117 906 0100

National helplines

NSPCC – 0808 800 5000

Childline – 0800 1111

Stop it Now (charity dedicated solely to tackling child sexual abuse) – 0808 1000 900

NAPAC (supporting recovery from childhood abuse)– 0808 801 0331

Samaritans – 116 123

Family Lives (parenting and family support) – 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141

Questions or concerns?

If you have any concerns or questions about keeping people safe, or would like to report a concern, please contact the St Mary’s Parish Safeguarding Officer (details below) - Marie will always be happy to listen and chat through any questions or concerns. Alternatively, contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (details above)..

Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm

01793 770077