Updated May 2026
Contact details
To report or discuss a safeguarding concern, please contact the Safeguarding Team on 01483 790379 or email safeguarding@cofeguildford.org.uk Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
If someone is at immediate risk of harm, please call 999 in an emergency.
Safeguarding in our Parish

Our Parish Safeguarding Officers are
Sarah Dowd and Pippa Hollins-McLean
safeguarding@allsaintsgrayswood.org
Diocesan Safeguarding Team
safeguarding@cofeguildford.org.uk
01483 790379
Normal working hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
Helplines
The Single Point of Access (SPA)
Children and Adult Service social workers. Direct information, advice and guidance about where and how to find appropriate support for children and families in Surrey Call 0300 470 9100 (children) cspa@surreycc.gov.uk (adult) acsmash@surreycc.gov.uk
Domestic Abuse
Surrey - YourSanctuary 01483 776822
24hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
DeafHope(BSL):text: 07970 350366
Young People
Childline: 0800 1111
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk
NSPCC Sign Video link nspcc.org.uk/about-us/contact-us
Support
Samaritans: 116123 or jo@samaritans.org
Modern Day Slavery Helpline: 0800 0121700
Mental Health Crisis Helpline: 0300 5000 101 Open 5.00pm - 9.00am Monday to Friday 24 hours cover at weekends inc Bank Holidays; SMS texting facility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing: 07717 989024
Stop it Now!0808 1000 900 www.stopitnow.org.uk
SignHealth: signhealth.org.uk
Safeguarding Handy Training Links
Training Portal Church of England
Link to online training: safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org
What training do I need?
Link to training pathways: safeguarding training pathway
DBS and Safer Recruitment
New code of practice (June 2026): dbs and safer recruitment
Confidential Declaration Form
Link to: Confidential Declaration Form (5/25) for enhanced DBS Checks
Safeguarding Policy
Link to:2026 Parish Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding - Past Cases Review
As a church we are committed to the support, nurture and protection of all our church community. As part of the Church of England, we have shared commitment to ensuring that our churches are the safest possible spaces in which all God’s people can flourish and grow in holiness, with a special care for the wellbeing of the children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom God has entrusted us.
Past Cases Review: The Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2) was ordered by the House of Bishops to ensure that our churches and church related activities are as safe as possible for children and vulnerable adults. You can read more here PCR2
Details for our Safeguarding Contacts can be found here: Diocese and Parish Safeguarding Team
Safe Spaces England and Wales
Free, independent, confidential support for adults affected by church-related abuse.
Call 0300 303 1056 | Mon – Fri 9am – 9pm, Sat 9am – 1pm, Sun 1pm – 5pm
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
Link to Safe Spaces and webchat: safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk
