Safer places

In the wake of the Makin Report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury I want, as an ordained representative of the Church of England, to express both my sorrow, my shame and my anger – that people have been so profoundly hurt by my church and that that hurt has been covered up and minimised.

There is no place for violence, or violent theology, in our church. No place for racism or sexism or misogyny, classism, ableism or elitism – no place for any ideology that diminishes or wounds human beings.

If you have been hurt in any way by the church or its members please speak up.

SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION 

NSPCC

Support to children: Telephone 0800 1111

Adults concerned about a child: Telephone 0808 800 5000

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPC) 

Adult Survivors: Telephone 0808 801 0331 

Safe Spaces: a free independent support service for anyone who has been abused

Telephone: 0300 303 1056 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturdays 9am-1pm, Sundays 1pm-5pm)

Chester Safeguarding Team

For all reporting and enquiries, please email safeguarding@chester.anglican.org (monitored Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm). For general safeguarding enquiries, call 01928 718834 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm).