The Parish Office, Church Lane, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DN   |   01932 856399
The Parish Office, Church Lane, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DN   |   01932 856399

Safeguarding

Promoting a safer environment and culture in our Church community

At St James’ Church Weybridge, we are committed to providing a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all, including children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and neglect. The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of our Church Community.

It is essential that all attending and associated with St. James’ Church feel welcomed and included in all of our daily life. We are an Inclusive Church family and, as such, we look after each other.

Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within St James’ Church is essential for our mission and the Gospel. We want to ensure that everyone is always safe at Church. 

If anyone has any concerns about safeguarding at our church then please speak immediately to the Rector Father Damian or, our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Donna Miller. 

Local contacts
Local Authority Social Services: Surrey Elmbridge

Local and regional contact information can be found here: Contacts 2026

• Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
• Respect Phoneline: 0808 8024040
• National Careline: 0800 0699 784

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON: 999

 

Contacts for St James’ Church, Weybridge

Parish Office (Monday-Thursday, 8.30am-4pm) 01932 856399

Name: Donna Miller   Role: Safeguarding Officer
TEL: 07790 005519   Email: safeguarding@stjamesweybridge.org.uk

Name: Father Damian Harrison-Miles     Role: Rector of Weybridge
TEL: 01932 621346 (or 07815 848735 – usually off-duty on a Friday)
Email: rector@stjamesweybridge.org.uk

 

Contacts for Guildford Diocesan Safeguarding Team

TEL: 01483 790379
Email: safeguarding@cofeguildford.org.uk

Website: Safeguarding – Diocese of Guildford

You can find out more about Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults at the Diocese of Guildford website: www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding

Do visit the Church of England Website for more information and the National Safeguarding Standards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St James’ Church Safeguarding Policy

A copy of the Cathedral Safeguarding Policy is provided below, which should be read in conjunction with the Guildford Diocese Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guide and the Church of England Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.

This policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on Monday 18 May 2026.

In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to:

  • Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
  • Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
  • Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
  • Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

The Parish will: 

  • Create a safe and caring place for all.
  • Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
  • Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
  • Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
  • Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
  • Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
  • Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
  • Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
  • Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
  • Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
  • Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.

This church appoints Donna Miller as the Parish Safeguarding Officer.

Incumbent – Rev’d Father Damian Harrison-Miles.

Churchwardens – Hilary Butler & Juliet Marsh.

Date – 18 May 2026

See Policy Poster – Safeguarding Policy May 2026