Lead Safeguarding Representative
Mrs Gray-Grzeczynska
The parish's lead point of contact for safeguarding matters.
St Mary's, Chorley
Safeguarding
St Mary's is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and caring environment for children, young people and adults at risk. Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone in our parish community.
If Someone Is In Immediate Danger
Concerned about someone's safety?
If you believe that a child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger or at risk of immediate harm, contact the Police or Social Services without delay. In an emergency, call 999.
Here at St Mary's
Parish Safeguarding
If you have a safeguarding concern, you may speak to one of the parish safeguarding representatives or contact the parish office.
Deputy Safeguarding Representative
Mr Eccles
Available as a parish safeguarding contact alongside the lead representative.
St Mary's Parish Office
01257 262 537
Mount Pleasant, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 2SR
Reporting a Concern
If you think that a child or adult at risk may be at risk of harm, please raise the concern. You can speak to the parish safeguarding representatives or contact the Archdiocese of Liverpool Safeguarding Department.
You do not need to wait until you are certain before seeking safeguarding advice.
Volunteering at St Mary's
Adults wishing to volunteer in a parish role that requires safeguarding clearance must first speak to a Parish Safeguarding Representative before beginning the role.
Where a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required, the necessary process and documentation must be completed before the volunteer starts the relevant role.
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Safeguarding Department
The Archdiocesan Safeguarding Department provides advice, receives safeguarding concerns and works with statutory agencies where appropriate. Its work supports safeguarding practice across the parishes and communities of the Archdiocese.
Telephone0151 522 11030151 522 1043