St Paul’s Church aims to put the care and protection of everyone at the centre of everything we do.

Our PCC (Church Council) has adopted the national safeguarding policy of the Church of England ‘Promoting a Safer Church‘.

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Sharon Rodman, supported by Coral Ruddock and our Priest-in-Charge, Abby Rhodes. Please contact 07905489798 if you wish to report a safeguarding concern within the parish.

Training and checking of staff and volunteers at St Paul's

All of our staff and volunteers who work with children or vulnerable adults undergo an extensive safer recruitment process including DBS checks, references, confidential declaration and face-to-face interview, regular training and line management.  You can read more about the Diocese of Coventry’s polices and approach to Safeguarding here.

Reporting Safeguarding Concerns

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents an imminent risk or danger to others, please report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Service (02476832222) or the Police (999) without delay.

The Diocese of Coventry has a 24-Hour Safeguarding Reporting telephone number on 024 7652 1345.

Support for Victims/Survivors of abuse

If you are a victim or survivor of abuse, recent or historic, there are national organisations and agencies available to help and support you, including the following: 

•  Stop It Now 
• Samaritans  
• NSPCC  
• MACSAS  
• Survivors Voices  
• and local charities such as  Survivors' Network.

Please click on the links for more information. 

All of the above information is also available on the Safeguarding noticeboards in the Church & Hall.