Safeguarding at Portsmouth Cathedral
Portsmouth Cathedral takes its responsibility for children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and their welfare is paramount in all areas of Cathedral life.
Clergy, lay staff and volunteers who work within the organisation and/or as part of the congregation are required to follow good policy and practice to ensure that children, young people and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and nurtured physically, emotionally and spiritually. High professional standards are maintained in all worship and all pastoral, counselling, educational, and recreational situations involving children, young people and vulnerable adults.
To facilitate this all clergy, lay staff, volunteers and members of the congregation working with or seeking to work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults are properly recruited, screened, trained and supported.
How to report a concern
Cathedral Safeguarding Lead
The Revd Canon Harriet Neale-Stevens
Email: Harriet.neale-stevens@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk
Phone: 023 9400 8890
Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Email: safeguarding@portsmouth.anglican.org
Phone: 023 9289 9665.
You can visit the Diocese of Portsmouth’s safeguarding page here.
Outside of working hours, the Christian safeguarding charity, 31:8, runs a free 24 hours a day helpline. You can visit the Thirtyone:eight website, or phone them on 0303 003 1111.
As with any emergency, call 999 if someone is at immediate risk.
Useful resources
If you would like further support, there are a wealth of different organisations who can provide advice and guidance, beyond the Cathedral.
Age UK: Provides support and advice for older people.
Contact by phone: 0800 678 1602
8.00am - 7.00pm every day.
Visit the Age UK websiteChildline: Helpline for those 18 years or younger.
Contact by phone: 0800 1111, 24 hours a day
Visit the Childline websiteNational Domestic Abuse Helpline: For women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
Contact by phone: 0808 2000 247, 24 hours a day
Visit the National Domestic Abuse Helpline websiteSwitchboard LGBT helpline: Supports those who are LGBTQ+.
Contact by phone: 0345 330 3030, 9.00am - 9.00pm, weekdays
Visit the Switchboard LGBT helpline websiteRespect Men's Advice Line: For men experiencing domestic violence and abuse. Contact by phone: 0808 801 0327. 9.00am - 8.00pm, weekdays
Respect Men's Advice LineNational Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC): Supports recovery from childhood abuse.
Contact by phone: 0808 801 0331, 10.00am - 9.00pm, Monday - Thursday; 10.00am - 6.00pm, Friday
Visit the NAPAC websiteNSPCC helpline: Provides advice on child protection across a range of sectors. Contact by 0808 800 5000. 8.00am - 10.00pm, weekdays; 9.00am - 6.00pm weekends
Visit the NSPCC helpline websiteSamaritans: For those who are struggling to cope or having suicidal thoughts, Contact by phone: 116 123, 24 hours a day
Visit the Samaritans website.Safe Spaces: a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal, and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Visit the Safe Spaces website.