The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within its church communities.  Here at St Augustine’s we take safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults seriously – and our safeguarding policy can be found below.  Also, we expect all groups and users of the church premises to comply with our policy, or their own safeguarding policy if they have one.

Our latest safeguarding policies can be viewed by clicking the links below.

St Augustine Safeguarding Policy April 2025

Safeguarding Hire of Church Premises SA

Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy September 2025

NB If you are reading this page because you believe that a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm, please call 999 and speak to the police.

 

If you have a non-urgent concern, worry or question relating to safeguarding at St Augustine’s you should contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO):

Heather Kellett

Phone: 07776 458278.

This is the church telephone number and can be answered by various people. Please state that you have a safeguarding concern, leave your name and phone number only and Heather will phone you back to listen to your message in order to ensure confidentiality.

You may also contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team:

Email: safeguarding@bristoldiocese.org

Phone: 0117 9060100 (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)

Further information about safeguarding in the Bristol Diocese can be found at www.bristol.anglican.org/safeguarding/

 

These organisations may also be of help to you: