Safeguarding

We take safeguarding very seriously in our parishes and as such we have adopted the Derby Diocesan Safeguarding Policy and have conducted Safeguarding Audits in each of our five parishes.

We would encourage anyone with any concerns regarding a safeguarding matter in our churches to contact either our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) or the Rector, Rev Philip Michell.

Telephone Numbers:

• PSO:    (Not 24 hours but you can leave a voicemail)
• Rev Phil Michell:

If you prefer, you can send an email to and this will go to the PSO.

Alternatively, you can report a safeguarding concern via the Derby Diocese website by clicking here.

If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention call the emergency services on 999. Do not delay.

We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing to you and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you. Therefore here are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:

National Survivor Helpline:  0800 80 20 20  (independent of the Church of England)

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 ((lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

Samaritans Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 ( free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)