Safeguarding is an important part of this of creating a safe space, along with safer recruiting, health and safety and other key areas of governance. Here in Marchwood and Eling Parish we believe all those exploring faith with us should be and feel safe.

It is all of our responsibility to ensure the safety of others, but the PCC and Leadership of this Parish have a governance role to ensure compliance with Safeguarding legislation. We aim to always demonstrate good practice in this area.

To see our Safeguarding policy please click the link below. How to report concerns can be found via the second link.

Church should be a Safe Place for All

Need to contact someone with a safeguarding concern or disclosure for yourself or someone else?

Important Contact Numbers if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.

Parish Safeguarding

Officer (PSO)

Carol Lee

marchwoodandelingsg@gmail.com

023 8086 1339

Parish Priest

Rev. Lauren Cheshire

07429105995

Lauren_cheshire@live.com

Diocesan Safeguard Adviser (DSA)

Jackie Rowlands

01962 737 317

07921 865 374

Local Authority

Hampshire Social Services

Adult Services 0300 555 1386

Children's Services 0300 555 1384

Out of hours 0300 555 1373

In an emergency call 999