Safeguarding

The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults visiting and participating in Cathedral activities is important. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all. The Cathedral follows the Church of England safeguarding guidance; these policies can be found via the Cathedral website.

If you have a safeguarding concern at Rochester Cathedral, please contact:
The Cathedral Safeguarding Lead
Canon Dr Gordon Giles

email: Gordon.Giles@rochestercathedral.org

The Cathedral Safeguarding Officer
Larry Deabreu

email: larry.deabreu@rochestercathedral.org

Vulnerable Adults Representatives
Bose Johnson and Heather Mason

Other Useful Contacts

If a child, young person or adult is in immediate need of protection the police should be called.
Social services in each local authority can also be contacted to advise on a safeguarding concern.
A list of helplines offering support on a range of issues can be found on the Church of England’s website at: www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/reporting-abuse-and-finding-support
For victims of domestic abuse National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247