Safeguarding

Contacting the safeguarding team & reporting concerns:

As of 30th June, you can contact a diocesan safeguarding team directly during working hours TO REPORT A CONCERN, or for guidance and support: 

Phone: 01522 504070 or email: [email protected] *Please note 31:8 is no longer providing this service for the diocese at this time*

• For general enquiries please contact the team, at [email protected] or 01522 504068

• For training enquiries please contact our training coordinator, Lucy, at [email protected] or 01522 504057

• For DBS enquiries or to register as a Parish DBS Safer Recruiter please contact the diocesan DBS administrator, Kay, at [email protected] . *please note that the safeguarding team do not process DBS applications or Safer Recruitment role applications*

• To tell us about changes to the PSO role-holder or to update your contact details, please click HERE

Reporting an allegation or concern out of hours or when you are unable to reach the Diocesan Safeguarding Team:

If your matter is emergency please contact the police on 999 or 101, or contact your local authority:

• Lincolnshire County Council

• North East Lincolnshire County Council

• North Lincolnshire Council

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To make a complaint or for whistleblowing, please follow this link: Complaints & Whistleblowing

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A specialist national helpline has been set up to operate independently of the church.

From September 23, new callers wishing to receive support through Safe Spaces will be supported through the interim provider, Splitz Support Service. Splitz Support Service has been providing advocacy services for over 30 years, and has previous experience in supporting victims and survivors of Church-related abuse. This interim service will be available via telephone and email. The phone line will remain the same 0300 303 1056 From September 23 the email address will be [email protected]