Our Safeguarding Policies and Contacts

Safeguarding Policy: Promoting a Safer Church

At its meeting on 15 January 2019, the PCC formally adopted and endorsed the approach to Safeguarding set out in the House of Bishop's "Promoting a Safer Church" policy statement.

Signed: The Reverend Canon Kevin Goss, Vicar

		Promoting a Safer Church
		A Church Near You - Safeguarding

Parish and Diocesan Contacts

	Parish Safeguarding Officer	Wendy Jones	07946 489063. Wendy may also be contacted through the church office 01234 340163. Email safeguarding@stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk
	Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser	Jez Hirst	01727 818107 After 5pm and at weekends 07867 350886
	Vicar of St Paul's	Canon Kevin Goss	01234 364638 Email vicarstpaulsbedfd@btinternet.com

Local Authority Contacts

	Bedford Borough Multi Agency Support Hub (MASH)		Office Hours 01234 718700 Out of Office Hours Reporting Child Abuse 0300 300 8123
	Bedford Borough Safeguarding Adults Team		Office Hours 01234 276222 For Out of Hours Emergency Reporting 0300 300 8123
	In an emergency, always report child or adult abuse or domestic violence to police.		999

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