We want this Church to be a place and community where people can feel welcome, belong easily, and be safe. You can download our full Safeguarding Statement at the bottom of this page.
If you have a concern about someone's safety or about the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to:
Parish Safeguarding Contacts
Caroline Adams: Safeguarding Representative for Children
01392 420407 | safeguarding@stjamesexeter.org
Rachel Martindill: Safeguarding Representative for Adults
01392 420407 | safeguarding@stjamesexeter.org
Diocesan Safeguarding Team
There is an online diocesan Incident Reporting Form to raise safeguarding concerns with the Diocese of Exeter.
Prior to raising a concern with the Diocese of Exeter Safeguarding Team, please discuss the concern with a Parish Safeguarding Representative or a member of clergy, if appropriate.
Costa Nassaris: Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
01392 294969 / 07809 339501 | costa.nassaris@exeter.anglican.org
Rebecca Lane: Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer:
01392 294975 / 07889 542640 | rebeccca.lane@exeter.anglican.org
James May: Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
01392 345910 / 07889 542646 | james.may@exeter.anglican.org
Ruth Putnam: Safeguarding Administrator and DBS Coordinator
01392 294929 | General enquiries at safeguardingenquiry@exeter.anglican.org
Other Safeguarding Contacts
Concerns about children: Devon Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) - 0345 155 1071
Concerns about adults: Devon Care Direct - 0345 155 1007
Concerns about domestic abuse: 0345 155 1074
If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something that is happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11.
If there is an immediate risk of harm to an individual, you should dial 999 and report your concern to the police.
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 in the church hall.
For more information, download our Safeguarding Statement.
