Safeguarding

Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

St. Clement’s Church takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times. Our current Safeguarding Policy may be downloaded here:

 Policy 2024


If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Rev. Mo Willis, on 07786 264081 or email: safeguarding@stclementspoole.org.uk


Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team: 

safeguarding@salisbury.anglican.org or 01722 438651.

Salisbury Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors: 

Suzy Futcher (Monday - Thursday)

Jem Carter (Tuesday - Friday) 

Tracie Hancock (Monday - Wednesday) 

Kirsten Woodward (Monday - Friday)


More information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Salisbury is available via:

https://salisbury.anglican.org/workingforjustice/safeguarding/ 


If your query is urgent or out of hours (5pm Friday to 10pm Sunday), please contact thirty one: eight on  0303 0031111.


If a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant harm 

or your concern is for the immediate safety of a child or vulnerable adult 

call 999 immediately. 


Other useful contact information 

Safe Spaces

Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal, and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales. For more information visit: https://safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/ or call Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056 Mon to Fri: 9am - 9pm, Sat: 9am - 1pm Sun: 1pm - 5pm.

Other Support charities and helplines