We take safeguarding seriously at St Mary's and want to create a safe environment for everyone. We believe that the care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities are the responsibility of us all; everyone who participates in the life of St Mary's has a role to play in promoting a safer church for all.

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Wendy Price (pictured); you can call her (01989 770450) if you have any safeguarding concerns. If you want to speak to someone outside the parish, you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO - this is Carl Steventon (07593 817717). 

If a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm, please call 999.You can find further information about safeguarding and useful contact details on the Diocesan safeguarding page. 

You may also find the following helpline numbers useful:

• Herefordshire Council Children's Services (01432 260800)

• Herefordshire Council Adults' Services (01432 260715)

• NSPCC – 0808 800 5000

• Childline – 0800 1111

• Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900

• NAPAC – 0808 801 0331

• Samaritans – 116 123

• Family Lives – 0808 800 2222

• National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247

• Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141

You can find the Church of England's safeguarding policy here.