Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

To report a safeguarding concern please contact the Safeguarding Office by telephone or email here.

Please note the Safeguarding office is open Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm only. Emails and phone calls are not monitored outside these times.
 

‍If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.

It is the policy of the Catholic Church in England and Wales to report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past, or whether the accused person is living or deceased.

If you are in any role within the Catholic Church in England and Wales, you must refer allegations directly to the safeguarding office for your diocese or religious congregation, or directly to the Police.

You can also contact the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) on 0207 901 1920 or at admin@catholicsafeguarding.org.uk

Relevant documents:

Safeguarding Children, Young People & Adults: Case recording for a concern or allegation

Management of Allegations and Concerns

Flowchart: Responding to Allegations of Abuse or Concerns about Children & Adults at Risk

Alternatively, please complete the form below providing as much information as possible and then click on the submit button.  You may complete the form on behalf of a third party.