st aidan's church

At St Aidan’s we are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People,  Victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults. 

The Parochial Church Council of the Parish of St.Aidan’s has adopted the House of Bishop’s Promoting a Safer Church Safeguarding Policy Statement and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the  Church of England’s website.

Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is Elaine Brooks. Please contact her with any enquiries by email staidans.safe@gmail.com  or by phoning 01702 208747

St.Aidan’s is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford. 

For further information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Chelmsford click here.

For information about the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and Safeguarding contacts in the Diocese of Chelmsford click here.  

Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal, and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England. Please visit their website https://safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/  or send an email to safespaces@firstlight.org.uk 

The most important point to bear in mind is, if in doubt about any  safeguarding matter contact the Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Team  whose job it is to offer advice, guidance and support in all situations in which  a child or adult may be at risk. For this purpose the team can be contacted at  any time on: 01245 294444 

If you believe that somebody is in immediate risk of danger or harm you should call 999 and ask for the police.