THE COMPANY OF MISSION
PRIESTS
 
SAFEGUARDING
The Company of Mission Priests A dispersed company of male Priests is proud to be a part of the Church of England, whose Archbishops, Bishops, clergy and leaders are absolutely committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church
Safeguarding means the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused. We will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.
The Church of England affirms the ‘Whole Church’ approach to safeguarding. This approach encompasses a commitment to consistent policy and practise across all Church bodies, Church Officers and that everyone associated with the Church, who comes into contact with children, young people and adults, has a role to play.
The Company will take appropriate steps to maintain a safer environment for all and to practice fully and positively Christ’s Ministry towards children, young people and adults: to respond sensitively and compassionately to their needs in order to help them safe from harm.
Although safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone here at the Company of Mission Priests; The Secretary of the Company The Revd, Andrew Welsby is the Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding Officer he is based in Haydock in the Liverpool Diocese he can be contacted about any safeguarding matter on 07904 026405 or leave an email via andrew.welsby@hotmail.co.uk.
If there is immediate risk or danger, please contact the police on 999.
Two very useful links:
More information on the Church of England’s National Safeguarding can be found here:
www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
more information about safeguarding in the Diocese of Durham can be found here:
https://dioceseofdurham.org.uk/safeguarding