The parishes of Twyford, Owslebury, Morestead and Colden Common works to encourage a safe environment for children and also for adults at risk (previously vulnerable adults) who visit, worship or are employed in the benefice. The PCC’s have adopted the House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy ’ which can be found at: https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/cofe-policy-statement.pdf
Our Safeguarding Officers are:
Twyford: Vanessa Eales
Owslebury: Binnie Hopkins
Morestead: John Criswell
Colden Common: Jant Roots
They can be contacted by calling our main line on 01962 715172
emailing: safeguarding@sdgateway.org.uk
Or call the Vicar on 01962 711216
If you need advice or to report a concern outside normal office hours, please ring Hampshire Social Care Out of Hours Service 0300 555 1373.
If you are concerned that a child or vulnerable adult may be at immediate risk, contact the police 999.