The protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults is a priority at St Peter and St Paul, Bishops Hull and all our staff and volunteers undergo DBS checks (Disclosure and Barring Service) and safeguarding training offered by the Diocese of Bath and Wells according to the Diocesan policy.
We strive to protect all in our care and take all concerns very seriously.
If someone is in immediate danger, please ring 999.
If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact Mrs Beverley Keitch (our Parish Safeguarding Officer) bh.pcc.safeguarding@outlook.com .
Or our Minister Rev Phil Hughes can be contacted on phil2overflowing@gmail.com or 01823 336102
Or if you would prefer, the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on 01749 385103, click here for the Diocese of Bath and Wells Safeguarding page .
As a PCC we adhere to the Diocesan Safeguarding Policy and a copy can be accessed here:
Parish Safeguarding Policy 2025/26
You may also find these contacts helpful:
Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Contact Details: 01749 385103 or 24/7 telephone numbers and more information
National Helplines:
Police/Fire/Medical Emergency: 999
Childline: 0800 1111
NSPCC: 0808 500 8000
Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 200 0247
MACSAS (Ministers and clergy sexual abuse survivors): www.macsas.org.uk
Mencap Learning Disability Helpline: 0808 808 1111
VOICE UK (For people with learning disabilities who have experienced crime or abuse): 0808 802 8686
StopItNow! (For anyone who may need help preventing abuse, even in themselves): 0808 100 0900
Women’s Aid (Seeking to end domestic violence against women and girls): www.womensaid.org.uk
Samaritans: 08457 909090
Other agencies and organisations are available and this is not intented to be an exhaustive list.