Churn Valley Benefice is commited to the Safeguarding of Childern, young people, and adults. We follow the House of Bishops Guidelines and Policies, and have our own internal Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO's) which are advised by the Diocese of Gloucester. In addition to PSO's, you can also access the Diocese of Gloucester's safeguarding page for vital links and information which includes contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA).
If you are concerned about an Adult or Child who has been harmed or is at risk, please contact the DSA or your local Parish Safeguarding Officer using the detials below. If you have immediate concerns about the safety and wellbeing of someone, please contact the Police or your local authority for Children/Adult services.
Churn Valley Benefice designated Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO's):
Bagendon - Nicholas Ford: 07836723677 / BagendonSafeguarding@gmail.com
Coberley & Cowley - Hannah Merrett: 07925047662 / CoberleyandCowleySafeguarding@gmail.com
North Cerney - Sue Clegg: NorthCerneySafeguarding@gmail.com
Stratton - Jane Trotter: STPStrattonSafeguarding@gmail.com
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser:
Brett Riches: 01452 835516 (Office hours) / 07944680320 (Out of Hours)
To report a concern online or access further information on Diocesan Safeguarding, please click the following link: link to the safeguarding web pages
To report a concern over the weekend, please contact:
Thirty One Eight - 0303 003 1111
If a Child or Adult is in IMMEDIATE DANGER of significant or serious harm, CALL 999!
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