The Catholic Parish of St Charles Borromeo Hadfield and the Immaculate Conception church Charlesworth is committed to the Safeguarding Policies of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from any form of abuse or maltreatment and to promote a safe environment for them.
This commitment flows from the fact that we are all made in the image of God and the Church’s common belief in the dignity and uniqueness of every human life.
We start from the principle that each person has a right to expect the highest level of care and protection, love encouragement and respect that we can give.
We will liaise closely and openly with statutory agencies to ensure that any concerns or allegations of abuse that are raised are promptly reported and properly investigated, victims supported, and perpetrators held to account.

Parish Safeguarding Representative 
Karen Proctor
07513 725411
Karen.ProctorPSR@dioceseofnottingham.uk

Diocesan Director of Safeguarding
Rachael Campion 
0115 953 9849
safeguarding@dioceseofnottingham.uk

Safeguarding Sunday
The Diocese of Nottingham has designated May 5th as Safeguarding Sunday. This is an opportunity for the Diocese to reflect on the theology and spirituality of safeguarding and to express gratitude for the work of all our parish safeguarding representatives, who assist us in assuring that our Church is a safe place for all children and vulnerable adults. To inform congregations of the journey of the Catholic Church and how safeguarding has evolved over the years and the current changes that have now been implemented.

Message from Bishop Patrick
Safeguarding Support Services organisations and Helplines Contacts