Safeguarding

We want our church to be a place and community where people can feel welcome, can easily belong and be safe. Our full Safeguarding Statement can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.

If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to:

Caroline Adams, Safeguarding Representative for Children – 01392 420407

Andrew Mimmack, Safeguarding Representative for Adults - 01392 420407

Email address safeguarding@stjamesexeter.org

Contacts in the Diocesan Safeguarding Team:

Costa Nassaris, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: 01392 294969 / 07809 339501 or email: costa.nassaris@exeter.anglican.org

Rebecca Lane, Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: 01392 294975 / 07889542640 or email: rebeccca.lane@exeter.anglican.org

James May, Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: 01392 345910 / 07889 542646 or email: james.may@exeter.anglican.org

Ruth Putnam, Safeguarding Administrator and DBS Coordinator: 01392 294929 or email: safeguardingenquiry@exeter.anglican.org

Concerns about children: call Devon Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) 03451551071

Concerns about adults:call Devon Care Direct 0345 155 1007

Concerns about Domestic Abuse: call 0345 155 1074

https://exeter.anglican.org/resources/safeguarding/safeguarding-team/

If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11.

Our safeguarding policy is revised and approved every year. The latest safeguarding statement signed by our incumbent and churchwardens is displayed in the church and the church hall.

Download our safeguarding statement