Safeguarding

The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults
involved in Church activities is the responsibility of the whole Church. Everyone who participates in the life of the Church has a role to play in promoting a safer church for all.

The Church of England statement on Safeguarding is available HERE

The Church of England guidance on Safeguarding responsibilities is available HERE

The Bath and Wells Diocese guidance on Safeguarding is available HERE.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Manager is Ben Goodhinde

email: safe.guarding@bathwells.anglican.org 

Telephone: 01749 588917/ 07834 514842

To report an incident or seek help, please follow this LINK

or contact your local Safe Guarding Officer – see below

Benefice Safeguarding Policies

Benefice Safeguarding Policy 2025
Benefice Safeguarding Procedures 2025
Benefice Use of Social Media Policy 2025
Benefice Safer Recruitment Policy 2025
Benefice Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy 2025

Parish Safeguarding Officers 

Chiselborough

Louise Holloway

01935 881791

l-holloway1@sky.com

Middle Chinnock

Zoë Grainger

07475 699609

zgrainger60@gmail.com

Montacute

Zoe Grainger

07475 699609 zgrainger60@gmail.com

Norton-sub-Hamdon

Zoe Grainger

07475 699609 zgrainger60@gmail.com

Odcombe

Zoe Grainger

07475 699609 zgrainger60@gmail.com

Stoke-sub-Hamdon

Elaine Faull

01460 242456

elfaull@mac.com

West Chinnock

Marilyn Trust

01935 881243

marilyn_trust@yahoo.co.uk