We are committed to making our churches safe places for everyone
If you have concerns about someone email: safeguarding@chelmsford.anglican.org. Or call our Duty line on 01245 29 44 44.
We are committed to making our churches safe places for everyone - especially children and vulnerable adults.
This section explains how to report a concern, find support if you have been affected by abuse, access training, and understand our approach to safeguarding.
Details about who you should contact if you have a safeguarding concern about a child, young person, or adult.
Support for survivors of abuse - Safe Spaces, confidential support and national organisations.
Meet the Chelmsford Diocese Safeguarding Team - contact details for caseworkers, safeguarding officers, and the duty line.
The Diocese of Chelmsford's commitment to safeguarding and the five national Safeguarding Standards.
The Church of England requires all church officers to complete safeguarding training appropriate to their role. This section…
Guidance specifically for Parish Safeguarding Officers.
Safer recruitment guidance (inc. DBS checks) for parishes in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
Safeguarding policies, practice guidance, templates, resources and posters for parishes.
Information about the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard and Hub.
Posters and publicity materials to help our churches promote safeguarding and contribute to the creation of healthy safeguarding…
16 October 2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford has written a Pastoral Letter to church leaders in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
8 October 2026
Take part in the INEQE Safeguarding Audit Survey
30 September 2026
Graeme Eyre, Parish Safeguarding Officer at St Thomas’, Bradwell-on-Sea, and St James’, Dengie, shares how the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard has become an invaluable tool in helping to structure, monitor and strengthen safeguarding practice across both churches.
8 September 2026
The David Tudor Safeguarding Practice Review Update
22 July 2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford has written a Pastoral Letter to church leaders in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
18 June 2026
The Church of England has apologised for its role in post-war historical adoption practices.
