When things go wrong
Guidance for parishes in difficult times.
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, it can be hard to know what to do. This page contains a list of links to resources and people who can help.
Safeguarding
- If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger, or requires immediate medical attention, call emergency services on 999.
- During office hours, and if there is no immediate danger, call 01865 208 295 or email safeguardingreferrals@oxford.anglican.org for urgent safeguarding concerns (Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm and Fri 9am-4.30pm).
- Outside of operational hours, please call our partners Thirtyone:eight on +44 (0) 303 003 1111 for confidential advice, guidance and support.
Crisis communications out of hours
Colleagues from our communications department are on hand out of hours to provide advice and support.
- Please call 07350 359318
Abuse, harassment and bullying
- Our pool of authorised listeners are available to hear any bullying and harassment concerns.
LGBTQIA+ chaplaincy service
- Listening, support & prayerful affirmation for LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones.
Diocesan-owned property
Whistleblowing/complaint against a church officer or staff member
- We have separate complaints procedures and whistleblowing policies for clergy and employees, as well as a separate safeguarding complaints policy and procedure.
Legal advice
- The diocesan registry provides legal advice on a variety of matters relating to parish officers (such as clergy, churchwardens, PCCs, lay chairs), diocesan officers and bodies (such as bishops, archdeacons, boards, councils and committees) and members of the public (in relation to marriage, baptism, confirmation and burial).