What is Safeguarding?"Being loved and being kept safe go to the very core of the Church’s Ministry to children and vulnerable adults. The work of safeguarding has to be seen within the overall mission of the Church.
As she seeks to protect the vulnerable and weak, the Church needs to ‘act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with God’. (Micah 6:8). It is a ministry of love and healing and seeks justice for all." - Pope Francis |
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Reporting Abuse
If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.
It is the policy of the Catholic Church in England and Wales to report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past, or whether the accused person is living or deceased.
If you are in any role within the Catholic Church in England and Wales, you must refer allegations directly to the safeguarding office for your diocese or religious congregation, or directly to the Police.
If you are a member of the public, please refer allegations directly to the police and also to our safeguarding
Co-ordinator Becky Cawsey 0117 954 0993
The parish recognises and follows the CSAS (Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service) policies and procedures and there is a rigorous process to ensure the best safeguarding practice. All people who undertake any roles within the Parish relating to the vulnerable and children must undergo stringent DBS vetting clearances.
Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is Bruno Bubna-Kasteliz, who may be contacted at [email protected]
Safeguarding in the Clifton Diocese
The Diocese has a Safeguarding Commission chaired by an Independent lay person with extensive experience in working with children and vulnerable adults. Other members of the Commission come from a range of relevant professional backgrounds such as Social Care, the Police, Health, Probation and Clergy. The Commission oversees and guides the work of the Safeguarding Team, ensuring the correct implementation of Policy and Procedures.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator can be contacted on 0117 954 0993 or [email protected].
Further information about safeguarding within the diocese may be found at www.cliftondiocese.com.
National Catholic Safeguarding Commission
The National Catholic Safeguarding Commission (NCSC) was formed in July 2008 following the acceptance, by the Bishops Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW) and the Conference of Religious of England and Wales (CoR), of the recommendations in the Cumberlege Commission Report “Safeguarding with Confidence” (July 2007).
Further information about the National Catholic Safeguarding Commission can be found at www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk.
Safeguarding in the Catholic Church in England & Wales
The Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service is responsible for driving and supporting improvements in practice throughout the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Its primary role is one of co-ordination, advice and support in respect of safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk across the Church.
The Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service (CSAS) was established in 2007 following acceptance by the Conference of Bishops and Conference of Religious of the Cumberlege Commission Report, “Safeguarding with Confidence”. CSAS reports to and provides expert advice to the National Catholic Safeguarding Commission on all safeguarding matters. CSAS provides support, advice and coordination to the twenty eight Safeguarding Commissions across England and Wales and their respective safeguarding offices.
Further information about Safeguarding in the Catholic Church in England & Wales can be found at www.csas.uk.net.
If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.
It is the policy of the Catholic Church in England and Wales to report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past, or whether the accused person is living or deceased.
If you are in any role within the Catholic Church in England and Wales, you must refer allegations directly to the safeguarding office for your diocese or religious congregation, or directly to the Police.
If you are a member of the public, please refer allegations directly to the police and also to our safeguarding
Co-ordinator Becky Cawsey 0117 954 0993
The parish recognises and follows the CSAS (Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service) policies and procedures and there is a rigorous process to ensure the best safeguarding practice. All people who undertake any roles within the Parish relating to the vulnerable and children must undergo stringent DBS vetting clearances.
Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is Bruno Bubna-Kasteliz, who may be contacted at [email protected]
Safeguarding in the Clifton Diocese
The Diocese has a Safeguarding Commission chaired by an Independent lay person with extensive experience in working with children and vulnerable adults. Other members of the Commission come from a range of relevant professional backgrounds such as Social Care, the Police, Health, Probation and Clergy. The Commission oversees and guides the work of the Safeguarding Team, ensuring the correct implementation of Policy and Procedures.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator can be contacted on 0117 954 0993 or [email protected].
Further information about safeguarding within the diocese may be found at www.cliftondiocese.com.
National Catholic Safeguarding Commission
The National Catholic Safeguarding Commission (NCSC) was formed in July 2008 following the acceptance, by the Bishops Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW) and the Conference of Religious of England and Wales (CoR), of the recommendations in the Cumberlege Commission Report “Safeguarding with Confidence” (July 2007).
Further information about the National Catholic Safeguarding Commission can be found at www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk.
Safeguarding in the Catholic Church in England & Wales
The Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service is responsible for driving and supporting improvements in practice throughout the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Its primary role is one of co-ordination, advice and support in respect of safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk across the Church.
The Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service (CSAS) was established in 2007 following acceptance by the Conference of Bishops and Conference of Religious of the Cumberlege Commission Report, “Safeguarding with Confidence”. CSAS reports to and provides expert advice to the National Catholic Safeguarding Commission on all safeguarding matters. CSAS provides support, advice and coordination to the twenty eight Safeguarding Commissions across England and Wales and their respective safeguarding offices.
Further information about Safeguarding in the Catholic Church in England & Wales can be found at www.csas.uk.net.