PARISH of WIGMORE ABBEY
A formal statement of adoption of the House of Bishops’ Promoting a Safer Church; Safeguarding Policy
Statement’.
The Church of England, its archbishops, bishops, clergy and leaders are 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 practice 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 Church 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 keep them safe from harm.
Wigmore Abbey PCC
Michael Catling Rector
Andrew Page Secretary to the PCC
8
th
April 2019