Safeguarding

If you have concerns about someone, email our Parish Safeguarding Officer Nathan Colley safeguarding@stmaryssaffronwalden.org or call the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser 01245 294 444

If you have immediate concerns about someone’s safety, please contact the police by dialling 999 or contact Essex County Council Adult Social Care 0345 603 7630  or  Child Social Care 0345 603 7627

Click here to see a statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford following the publication of the Makin review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.


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 - https://safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/ 
Helpline:  0300 303 1056


We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website: www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding or on the Safeguarding pages of the Chelmsford Diocese: www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding 

Our Safeguarding Policy and Guidelines are set out below

Safeguarding Policy 
Working Safely with Children, Young People and Adults 
Responding to a Safeguarding Allegation 
Livestreaming Guidelines   
Domestic Abuse Policy 
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy  
Equal Opportunities Policy 

Safeguarding Training https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-training. Please inform the Parish Safeguarding Officer when you successfully complete a course.