safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
The Church is called to share the good news of God’s salvation through Jesus Christ. The life of our communities and institutions is integral to how we address this task. The good news speaks of welcome for all, with a particular regard for those who are most vulnerable, into a community where the value and dignity of every human being is affirmed and those in positions of responsibility and authority are truly trustworthy. Being faithful to our call to share the gospel therefore compels us to take with the utmost seriousness the challenge of preventing abuse from happening and responding well where it has.
Latest News
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INEQE’s independent safeguarding audit for the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance and Southwell Minster now available
In January 2026, INEQE carried out an independent safeguarding audit of the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance and the Cathedral, Southwell Minster, which was commissioned by the national Church of England as part of a national programme to
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INEQE action planning, safeguarding risk register & diocesan staffing changes | DSAP June 2026
Sally Hodges, the Independent Chair for Southwell & Nottingham’s Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP), has summarised the key messages from the last panel meeting earlier in the summer. The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) met in June, and I am pleased
The Church is called to share the good news of God’s salvation through Jesus Christ. The life of our communities and institutions is integral to how we address this task. The good news speaks of welcome for all, with a particular regard for those who are most vulnerable, into a community where the value and dignity of every human being is affirmed and those in positions of responsibility and authority are truly trustworthy. Being faithful to our call to share the gospel therefore compels us to take with the utmost seriousness the challenge of preventing abuse from happening and responding well where it has.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
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Policies & Practices
If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm or you have experienced abuse, please don’t delay in reporting your concerns to the Police and or Social Care using the following numbers:
Police:
Emergencies using 999 or 101 for non-urgent matters
Nottinghamshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH):
Concerns relating to a Child or Vulnerable Adult – 0300 500 8090
Emergency Duty Team on 0300 456 4546
Nottingham City:
Concerns relating to Children– Child and Families direct – 0115 876 4800
Concerns relating to a Vulnerable Adult – 0300 500 80 80
Bawtry:
Concerns relating to Children – 01302 737 777
Concerns relating to Vulnerable Adult -01302 737063 (Out of hours: 01302 796 000)
Safeguarding Resources
For more information and resources please click on the button below. this includes how to respond well to disclosures, signposting to support, ensuring your parish is appropriately resourced for effective safeguarding and to meet the team or find safeguarding training details.