Safeguarding
We take the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously at St Richard's.
If you have any concerns about the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult please contact one of the people below.
St Richard's PCC (Parochial Church Council) has adopted the House of Bishop’s Promoting a Safer Church; Safeguarding Policy Statement.
The Parish Safeguarding Policies can be accessed below (each opens in a new window).
- Safeguarding Policy
- Responding to Safeguarding Allegations
- E-Safety Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Lone worker policy
- Recruitment Policy
The incumbent (Vicar)
Fr Christopher Brading - 01444 413621
Click here to contact by email
Safeguarding Officers
Children and Young people
Helen Thomas - 01444 457936
Vulnerable Adults
Sue Perkins - 01444 458879
Church Wardens
Mary King - 01444 453941
Tom Tyler
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
Colin Perkins - 01273 425792 / 07500 771210
Safeguarding contacts outside of the church
To report concerns about a child or young person
WSCC Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Tel: 01403-229900
To report concerns about an adult at risk
Adult Care point
Online: West Sussex online form
Tel: 01243-642121
Out of office hours you will be directed to the out of hours service.
Urgent concerns
If you believe a child, young person or adult is in urgent danger - contact the police:
Tel: 999 or dial 101 to speak to the contact centre.
Other useful Links
If you have any concerns about the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult please contact one of the people below.
St Richard's PCC (Parochial Church Council) has adopted the House of Bishop’s Promoting a Safer Church; Safeguarding Policy Statement.
The Parish Safeguarding Policies can be accessed below (each opens in a new window).
- Safeguarding Policy
- Responding to Safeguarding Allegations
- E-Safety Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Lone worker policy
- Recruitment Policy
The incumbent (Vicar)
Fr Christopher Brading - 01444 413621
Click here to contact by email
Safeguarding Officers
Children and Young people
Helen Thomas - 01444 457936
Vulnerable Adults
Sue Perkins - 01444 458879
Church Wardens
Mary King - 01444 453941
Tom Tyler
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
Colin Perkins - 01273 425792 / 07500 771210
Safeguarding contacts outside of the church
To report concerns about a child or young person
WSCC Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Tel: 01403-229900
To report concerns about an adult at risk
Adult Care point
Online: West Sussex online form
Tel: 01243-642121
Out of office hours you will be directed to the out of hours service.
Urgent concerns
If you believe a child, young person or adult is in urgent danger - contact the police:
Tel: 999 or dial 101 to speak to the contact centre.
Other useful Links
- West Sussex Adults Safeguarding Board
- West Sussex Children's Safeguarding Board
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)