Liverpool Cathedral is committed to following the House of Bishops' policy statement Promoting a Safer Church
We do this by
- Promoting a safer environment and culture
- Safely recruiting and supporting all who work with people at risk
- Responding promptly to any safeguarding concern or allegation
- Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse
- Caring pastorally for those who the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse
- Responding to those that may present a risk to other
If you think that a child or vulnerable adult is at immediate risk then please call the police
If you would like to discuss safeguarding at the Cathedral or need to report any concerns, you can contact:
Mick Murphy, Cathedral Safeguarding Adviser
michael.murphy@liverpool.anglican.org
Andy Holmes, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
andy.holmes@liverpool.anglican.org
Mike Eastwood, Chief Officer
Mike.eastwood@liverpool.anglican.org
The Cathedral has adopted the policies and procedures of the Diocese of Liverpool and the National Church Safeguarding Team.
You can access this through the link below
National Church Parish Safeguarding Handbook
Further information on safeguarding within the Church of England and the Diocese of Liverpool can be found by using the links below, including information about how to report abuse and find support
Safeguarding information from the Diocese of Liverpool
Safeguarding Information from the Church of England
Independent Safeguarding Audit
All cathedrals in the country are being independently audit by the Social Care Institute of Excellence (SCIE).