Embedded in our vision and following requirements from the Church of England, we are committed to the care and nurture of everyone within our church community. In the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, we follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice.
If you have any questions or concerns about safeguarding at St Stephen’s, the first person to contact is our Church Safeguarding Officer. We take any concerns or reports about safeguarding seriously, and work within the appropriate boundaries of confidentiality relating to privacy and information sharing.
Here are some useful contacts about safeguarding children and vulnerable adults:
Church Safeguarding Officer
Gail Stone | safeguarding@ststephensredditch.com | 01527 61543
Vicar of St Stephen’s
Fraser@ststephensredditch.com | 01527 61543
Diocese of Worcester DBS and Safeguarding Team
safeguardingadvice@cofe-worcester.org.uk | 01905 732 800
Adults and Children’s Social Care, Worcestershire County Council
0845 607 2000 (out of hours 01905 768 020)
Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm.
National helplines:
NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
Childline - 0800 1111
NAPAC - 0808 801 0331
Samaritans - 116 123
Family Lives - 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse - 0808 808 8141
Conversations started back in March 2023 that place St Stephen’s Redditch at the centre of a regional strategy for renewal in the Anglican church. The rubber is hitting the road now and so beginning in autumn 2024 we’re going to experience some flux.
