To report an emergency safeguarding concern out of hours please telephone the police on 999 if there is an immediate risk of harm, or 101 if there is not an immediate risk and follow up with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on the next working day.
The Safeguarding Team is here for you also for all other enquiries and concerns. You can contact them Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
Please email: safeguarding@cofeguildford.org.uk or you can contact one of the team individually – see below.
DSAs are available for advice relating to:
- Any church member informing a vicar or rector that they/someone else has a history of offending
- Any invitations to attend MAPPA meetings or place a released offender in church
- Concerns about the behaviour or conduct of someone in a church
Complaints relating to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team will be dealt with under the Managing Complaints Policy.
Vicki Boxall
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
Monday to Friday
Point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
Natasha McMillan
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Point of contact for safeguarding concerns on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Jo Belton
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
Monday and Thursday
Assists with safeguarding concerns on Monday and Thursday.
Natasha Kelley
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor/Audit Coordinator
Monday to Friday
Assists with safeguarding concerns and coordinates audit preparations.
Dean Else
Safeguarding Caseworker
Monday to Friday
Assists with management of safeguarding plans.
Mark Russell
Diocesan Safeguarding Trainer
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8am-4pm
Manages and runs training for role-holders in our parishes.
Marzena McCann
DBS and Safeguarding Coordinator
Monday to Friday
Responds to queries related to DBS and coordinates safeguarding training provision.
