Safeguarding
and Child protection
We take seriously the safety and well-being of all connected with our church.
If you have a concern about the welfare or safety of someone, please ask to speak with one of our Safeguarding Officers
For matters involving children
and young people:
Contact safeguarding@stmatthewsandtheminster.org
or call the church office to be put in touch with
the Safeguarding Officer
01242 519520
For matters involving over 18s:
Contact safeguarding@stmatthewsandtheminster.org
or call the church office to be put in touch with
the Safeguarding Officer
01242 519520
Reporting a safeguarding concern to the diocesan safeguarding team
If someone is in immediate danger or risk of significant harm, please remove yourself from any danger, then immediately contact the emergency services by calling 999.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team may be contacted using these details:
01452 835516 (Mon-Fri, 9-5)
07944 680320 (Out of hours, Mon-Fri)*
safeguarding@glosdioc.org.uk
Out of hours: Phone cover for advice/guidance over weekends and bank holidays is provided by the thirtyone:eight safeguarding helpline. They can be contacted on 0303 003 1111
National helplines:
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
Childline – 0800 1111
Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900
NAPAC – 0808 801 0331
Samaritans – 116 123
Family Lives – 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141