SAFEGUARDING
The Churches of the Canalside Benefice take their responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times.
If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact our Benefice Safeguarding Representative, Stella Wilkes, on 07590 410245, email stella.wilkes@btinternet.com
"There will be no need of a safeguarding policy in heaven, but here on earth, where sin abounds, it is an important way that we can endeavour to provide a safe space at all times, so that the Holy Spirit is able to work.”
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers
Jem Carter and Suzy Futcher
The team is available from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. You can:
Email safeguarding@salisbury.anglican.org
Phone 01722 438651 and press option 3.
If your query is urgent or out of hours, please contact Thirtyone:eight on 0303 0031111.
If someone is at immediate risk of harm, please call 999 in an emergency
Helpful numbers:
Safe Spaces – 0300 303 1056 Home - Safe Spaces England and Wales
- NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 NSPCC | The UK children's charity | NSPCC
- Childline – 0800 1111 Childline | Childline
- Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900 https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/
- NAPAC – 0808 801 0331 NAPAC - Supporting Recovery From Childhood Abuse
- Samaritans – 116 123 Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
- Family Lives – 0808 800 2222 Parenting and Family Support | Family Lives
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 Homepage - National Domestic Abuse Helpline
- Hourglass – 0808 808 8141 Hourglass Services | Hourglass
Benefice Safeguarding Policy 2025
Responding Well to Domestic Abuse Practice Guidance
