Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
“Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from their creation in God’s own image and likeness. Christians have a duty to value, understand and respect the rights of children and adults as people of faith in the life of the church.” Diocese of Bristol Safeguarding Policy, 2018
Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm
This is the latest Safeguarding Policy for the Parish of North West Swindon and Lydiard Millicent, approved by the PCC in July 2025.
Click here to view the policy
Questions or Concerns
If you have any concerns or questions about keeping people safe then please contact our PSO Parish Safeguarding Officer:
Mrs Beverley Belcher
Parish Safeguarding Officer
Email: Safeguarding.aslm@gmail.com
Tel: 01793 486329
For more urgent enquiries or if you wish to contact the Diocese of Bristol regarding Safeguarding then please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser:
Diocesan SafeguardingTeam
Email: safeguarding@bristoldiocese.org
Tel: 0117 906 0100
Further Information is available from these websites:
- Safe Spaces – 0300 303 1056 Home - Safe Spaces England and Wales
- NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 NSPCC | The UK children's charity | NSPCC
- Childline – 0800 1111 Childline | Childline
- Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900 https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/
- NAPAC – 0808 801 0331 NAPAC - Supporting Recovery From Childhood Abuse
- Samaritans – 116 123 Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
- Family Lives – 0808 800 2222 Parenting and Family Support | Family Lives
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 Homepage - National Domestic Abuse Helpline