At St. Andrew’s Church we take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we are committed to ensuring that our church is a safe places for all.
If you or someone you are concerned about is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999.

Alternatively, you may find information you need on these pages, which point you to our current policies and the contact details to go to if you are concerned about someone.

This short video reflects on the value and vitality of safeguarding training in church environments.

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Safeguarding Contacts @ St Andrew’s

• Brian Banks (Safeguarding Lead): 07777 687870
• Felicity Lusted (Deputy): 07400 018551
• Email: safeguarding@standrewspw.org.uk

Diocese of Rochester’s Safeguarding Team

If you or someone you are concerned about is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999. 

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact one of our Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers on the details below (office hours).

You will be listened to and you will be taken seriously.

• Greg Barry-  Lead Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
  07585 952174
  email: greg.barry@rochester.anglican.org
• Caroline Smith – Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
  07768 036590
  email: caroline.smith@rochester.anglican.org
• Anthony Glockling – Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
  07825 315748
  email: anthony.glockling@rochester.anglican.org

The Rochester Diocesan Safeguarding Team is available Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays).

Other Useful Contacts

• Safe Space – help and support for church-related abuse: www.safespaceenglandandwales.org.uk
• Kent Social Services: 03000 416161 (M-F 9am-5pm) or 03000 419191 (out of hours)