Safeguarding is about everyone, we are all responsible for each other, especially the most vulnerable.

Please Click Here to read the statement issued Tuesday 10th November 2020 by Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP in response to the IICSA report 

PARISH SAFEGUARDING FOR THE YOUNG OR VULNERABLE

If you have any concerns for someone you know or need advice or help yourself, 

please call the Diocesan Safeguarding Co-ordinator, in confidence, on 01293 651148;  

or the parish Safeguarding Representatives:

Marie Broderick (Parish Secretary)

01444 450139 

haywardsheath@abdiocese.org.uk

014444 232358 

burgesshill@abdiocese.org.uk

Zoe Cliftlands 

07988 518297

sg2.haywardsheath@abdiocese.org.uk

Mike Heath

07766 278469

sg1.haywardsheath@abdiocese.org.uk

Reporting abuse

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.

If you are a member of the public, please refer allegations directly to the police and also to the safeguarding office You can also contact CSAS (Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service)  by telephoning 0207 901 1920 or via email at admin@csas.uk.net