Who to contact in the Cathedral

Canon in Residence

07919 534 598

The Cathedral Safeguarding Lead

Canon Dr Gordon Giles

email: Gordon.Giles@rochestercathedral.org

The Cathedral Safeguarding Officer

Anthony Kiddle

email: safeguarding@rochestercathedral.org

Diocese of Rochester Safeguarding Team

If you wish to talk to someone on the Diocesan Safeguarding team call 01634 560 000, or find further details here.

Other useful numbers and resources

  • If a child, young person or adult is in immediate need of protection the police should be called.

  • Social services in each local authority can also be contacted to advise on a safeguarding concern.

Church of England

The Church of England have links to support and guidance on their website here

National Domestic Violence Helpline

Call: 0808 2000 247

CEOP Safety Centre

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection can help if you are worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online.

www.ceop.police.uk

Childline

Call: 0800 1111

Childline | Childline

NSPCC

Contact the NSPCC Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000

You can also read their comprehensive child safety guide here