As members of the Church of England we are concerned with the wholeness of each individual within God's purpose for everyone.  We seek to safeguard all members of the church community, of all ages.  It is the responsibility of each one of us to protect children and young people from physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and from neglect.

We are committed to respectful pastoral ministry to all adults within our church community.

We are committed, within our church community, to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people.

We will carefully select and train all those with any pastoral responsibility within the Church, including the use of Criminal Records Bureau disclosures and the Independent Safeguarding Board where legal or appropriate.

We will respond without delay to any complaint made that an adult for whom we were responsible has been harmed, cooperating with police and the local authority in any investigation.

We will seek to offer informed pastoral care to anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate healing ministry.

We will challenge any abuse of power by anyone in a position of trust.

We will care for and supervise any member of our church community known to have offended against a vulnerable person.