Welcome from our Lead Auditor, Jim Gamble

INEQE Safeguarding Group have been asked to carry out Safeguarding Audits of the Church of England to make sure dioceses, cathedrals and palaces are doing all they can to create environments where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

Audit Surveys are now closed

Thank you for your interest, the closing date for these surveys was 10th December 2024.

You can still contact the audit team using the contact form below.

The safety of everyone is important

If you or someone you know is hurt or in immediate danger. Call the police immediately on 999. Please do not wait or complete this form.

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Further Support

Diocesan Safeguarding Contacts

To locate the contact details of the safeguarding team from the diocese you need to contact please visit:

Under 19 and Need to Talk?

Call Childline for free on 0800 1111 or get in touch online. You can talk to Childline about anything. No problem is too big or too small. It’s confidential.

Safe Spaces

Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing confidential, support to survivors of church related abuse. Call for free on 0300 303 1056.

Samaritans

Samaritans adult helpline is available for whatever you’re going through.

Call for free, anytime on 116 123

NSPCC

Contact the NSPCC Helpline for adults concerned about a child’s safety or wellbeing.

Call for free on 0808 800 5000

SPOC Information

The information on this page is designed to guide the Single Point of Contact through their audit process. It includes helpful explainer videos to clarify the steps involved throughout the audit.