It is the policy of this parish to protect children and young vulnerable adults from physical, emotional or sexual abuse and to provide a safe environment for them.  This commitment flows from our common belief in the dignity and uniqueness of every human life.  It is our policy to respect that dignity and uniqueness.  We start from the principle that each child and young vulnerable adult has a right to expect the highest level of care and protection, love, encouragement and respect that we can give.

It is our aim to provide an environment that supports and nurtures children and young vulnerable adults so that they may develop and mature as safe from harm as possible.  While we aim to protect our children and vulnerable adults from all kind of harm, we accept that some element of risk is unavoidable.  Child Protection Procedures are intended to minimise those risks.

Child Protection Procedures are also intended to assist parish workers and volunteers in identifying ways in which they can safeguard the best interests of the children and young vulnerable adults in their care, and their own best interests as well.

DBS Check

The Parish Safeguarding Representative is responsible for making sure the Parish is aware of the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults; promoting good and safe practice, including what is appropriate and inappropriate behaviour;  they decide how to administer the National Safeguarding Policies and Procedures within the Parish together with the Parish Moderator, Mgr Tony Barry and the Diocesan Safeguarding Co-ordinator, Philip Wright.
​
The representative here at the Catholic Parish of Guildford is Margret Powell.  Please contact her through the form below to arrange to have your check done.  

Useful Contact Details for Safeguarding

Arundel & Brighton Diocesan Safeguarding Office
Bishop’s House, The Upper Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6NB
Tel :   01273 241203 

Your Parish Safeguarding Rep is: Margret Powell
safeguarding@cpg.church

Safeguarding Co-ordinator/Officer: Mr Philip Wright
Tel: 01273 241203 | Email: philip.wright@dabnet.org

Safeguarding Office PA/Office Manager: Eva Bouhnik
Tel: 01273 241203 | Email: eva.bouhnik@dabnet.org

Local Police Safeguarding Team, Dial 101

Safeguarding Advisor (South West Surrey), Guildford Locality Team
​Tel: 01483 517262

Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service
Tel: 0121 237 6076 | Email: admin@casa.uk.net | Website: CSAS

National Catholic Safeguarding Commission
Website : NCSC