“Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from their creation in God’s own image and likeness. Christians have a duty to respect, understand and value the rights of children and adults as people of faith in the life of the Church”
Diocese of Bristol 2018
Bybrook Benefice commits to following the safeguarding policies of the Church of England, safeguarding and policy guidance as issued by Diocese of Bristol, has due regard to the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding policy Practice and Guidance and commits to working with legislation and statutory guidance as related to the Safeguarding of Children, Young People and Adults.
Finding Help
Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm
If you are a concerned person, a victim, a survivor or want further information then please find support through Diocese of Bristol Safeguarding
You can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team via: safeguarding@bristoldiocese.org or 0117 9060100
Or one of our Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSOs):
Biddestone
VACANT, contact Marc Terry – revmarcterry@gmail.com – 07871329390
Castle Combe
Nicola Wood – nwood.oakwood@outlook.com – 07802 880206
Grittleton
Sue Plant – splant32@yahoo.com – 07936878648
Littleton Drew
Jaclyn Cross – jaclyn_cross@hotmail.co.uk – 07423 014892
KSM
Alison Greenhalgh – alison.mulley@btinternet.com – 07748 759661
Nettleton
Marje Caie – marjecaie4@gmail.com – 01454 218072
North Wraxall
VACANT, contact Marc Terry – revmarcterry@gmail.com – 07871329390
Slaughterford
Pam Bennett – Pamelajbennett1@gmail.com – 07534 566638
West Kington
Daphne Smith – drtgcsmith@aol.com – 01249 782218
Yatton Keynell
Alison Eagles – alison_eagles@btinternet.com – 07876 504424
More information will be available through Church of England Safeguarding
Other organisations who can help:
General Help
• NAPAC – 0808 801 0331 Supporting Recovery From Childhood Abuse
• Samaritans – 116 123 Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
• Family Lives – 0808 800 2222 Parenting and Family Support
Child Abuse
• NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
• Childline – 0800 1111
• Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900
Church Abuse
• Safe Spaces – 0300 303 1056
Domestic Abuse
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247
• Community Safety Speak Out Wiltshire (link to website)
• Domestic abuse poster male
• Domestic abuse poster female
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