Church Should Be Safe.

Safeguarding means preventing harm to children and adults at risk by protecting them from abuse or neglect. The the Church in Wales is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of its life, mission and ministry and as such, we will:

  • Promote the wellbeing of children and adults at risk

  • Raise awareness of safeguarding within the Church

  • Work to prevent abuse or harm from occurring

  • Seek to protect and respond well to those that have been abused.

The Church in Wales is committed to fostering an environment where everyone is able to worship and participate in the life of the church in safety.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility

All who work for the Church, including clergy, employees, and volunteers, are regarded by the Church in Wales as persons woking in positions of trust within the Church and as such are expected to adhere to the safeguarding policy and associated procedures and practice guidance.

Please visit the safeguarding pages on our provincial website to access all the Church in Wales Safeguarding information and resources.

The Church in Wales Provincial Safeguarding Policy has been adopted by the Ministry Area Council and is reviewed annually.

Safeguarding Officers

For general safeguarding enquiries, please contact:

Richard Castle, Safeguarding Officer
+44 (0) 7788 228 409

To talk to someone about a safeguarding concern,
allegation or disclosure, please contact:

Sharon Ahearn, Provincial Safeguarding Officer
Contact No: 07301 041937

To report a safeguarding concern, allegation or disclosure to the Provincial Safeguarding Team, click here.

  • All suspicions, concerns, knowledge, disclosures or allegations of abuse should be reported immediately to the Church in Wales Provincial Safeguarding Team or, in an emergency to the statutory authorities.

  • If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, please call the emergency services on 999 – DO NOT DELAY.

  • If you think that a child or adult is at risk of harm but is not in immediate danger, please call the local authority social services department.