The Benefice of Witney is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church communities.
We follow the safeguarding policies and guidance of the Church of England and the Diocese of Oxford.
Reporting a safeguarding concern
If you have a safeguarding concern about a child, young person or adult, or wish to report something that has happened to you or someone else, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officers as soon as possible:
Alison Spicer, Parish Safeguarding Officer
Sarah Jane Ebanja Parish Safeguarding Officer
Email: safeguarding@witneyparish.org.uk
If you are unsure whether something is a safeguarding concern, please contact a Parish Safeguarding Officer for advice
If someone is in immediate danger
If someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, call 999.
If there is no immediate danger but you believe a crime has been, or may have been, committed, contact Thames Valley Police on 101.
When to contact the Diocese of Oxford
You may contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team directly if you do not feel able to contact the Parish Safeguarding Officers, wish to make a disclosure directly to the Diocese, or need advice about a safeguarding concern.
Telephone: 01865 208295
Monday to Thursday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Friday, 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Email: safeguardingreferrals@oxford.anglican.org
For urgent safeguarding advice outside these hours, contact Thirtyone:eight on 0303 003 1111.