If you have a safeguarding concern about a child, young person, or adult, you can find the right contact below. If you are unsure what to do, please call us - we are here to help.
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Emergency - call 999
If you believe someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, call 999. Do not delay.
To contact police about a non-emergency crime, call 101.
Who should I contact?
New, urgent concern about a church officer
Duty line: 01245 29 44 44 (leave your name and number – a duty caseworker will call back)
Previously reported concern
Contact your assigned caseworker directly - details were provided when your case was opened
General safeguarding query
Email: safeguarding@chelmsford.anglican.org
Please allow extra time during busy periods - most answers can be found on this website
Contact details for your PSO should be on the safeguarding poster in your church and on your parish/A Church Near You website
Church of England Reporting Guidance & Resources
The following guidance and resources are provided by the Church of England (Church of England National Safeguarding Team to support safeguarding in churches.
Report an Adult Safeguarding concern to your local Authority
If reporting a concern about an adult who does not hold a church role, please contact the relevant Local Safeguarding Adults Board:
Report an Child Safeguarding concern to your local Authority
If reporting a concern about a child (under 18) who does not hold a church role, contact the relevant board:
Our mailing address
Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Diocesan Office, 53 New Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1AT