The Churches of Chew Valley South take the wellbeing and safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend our churches very seriously.

The Gospel speaks of welcome for all, especially the most vulnerable, into a Church which affirms the value and dignity of every human and those in positions of responsibility and authority are truly trustworthy. Being faithful to this therefore compels us to take with the utmost seriousness the challenge of preventing
abuse from happening and responding well where it has.

 

Safeguarding is the responsibility of us all.

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If someone is in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.

If you wish to raise a safeguarding concern, please contact the relevant parish safeguarding officer as listed below, or alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. Contact information is on their website. 

 

Compton Martin

Kate Reynolds

Tel: 07918 646497

Email: katereynolds_uk@hotmail.com

www.stmichaelscomptonmartin.co.uk/about-5-7
 

​Blagdon, Ubley & Charterhouse

Kay Clarke

Tel: 01761 462505 - 07399 506884 

Email: clarkekay@hotmail.com

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The United Parish of East Harptree, West Harptree & Hinton Blewett

Gill Stobart

Tel: 01761 221505 - 07763 968 536 

Email: gill.stobart57@gmail.com

 

Diocese of Bath & Wells Safeguarding Team

​You may use our online form to report your concern at www.bathandwells.org.uk/report-concerns or contact the Safeguarding Manager, Ben Goodhind, on 01749 588917 (office hours only) or ben.goodhind@bathwells.anglican.org

Out of hours emergency cover is provided by thirtyone:eight from 5pm – 9am (Monday - Friday), 7am to midnight (Saturday & Sunday and bank holidays). Please call them on 0303 003 1111.
 

Local Authority Social Services

BANES:

Children: 01225 396111 or 01225 477929

(Monday – Thursday 8.30am - 5pm, Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm)
Out of office hours Emergency Duty Team 01454 615165 and see www.bathnes.gov.uk/report-concern-about-child

Adults: contact the regular social work team on 01225 394 200

(Monday – Thursday 8.30am - 5pm, Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm)
Out of office hours Emergency Duty Team 01454 615165

North Somerset:

Children & adults 01275 888 808 (Monday – Friday 8am-6pm)
Out of office hours Emergency Duty Team 01454 615165

 

National Helplines

NSPCC 24-hour Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
National Care Line (support with elder abuse): 0800 0699 784
Men’s Advice Line: 0808 8010 327
Safe Spaces (support for survivors of abuse): 0300 303 1056
Family Lives (support for families): 0808 800 2222
NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood): 0808 801 0331
Stop It Now (support with concerns of child sexual abuse): 0800 1000 900

For further information, please visit: www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding