Parish Safeguarding cont. The parish is part of the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton Diocesan Trust registered charity no.252878 www.dabnet.orgAlternatively, you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator can be contacted on: Telephone:01293 651148 Email: safeguarding@abdiocese.org.ukDiocese Useful Links•https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/safeguarding/home•https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/safeguarding/how-to-report-abuse•https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/safeguarding/victims-survivors•https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/safeguarding/resourcesSafe Spaces - Getting SupportSafe Spaces is a free, national support service independently run by First Light. It provides a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England or the Catholic Church of England and Wales.Safe Spaces comprises a team of trained support advocates, who are Independent Sexual Violence Advisors and who have received additional specific training in how the church responds to abuse cases, the way in which faith and church-related settings have been used to carry out abuse, and the particular issues affecting people who have had or still have, a relationship with the Church. Click links below•Safe Spaces Poster•Hurt by Abuse leaflet 2026The service provides remote support through the organisation’s helpline, live chat facility and website. Remote support is provided for as long as the survivor needs. This can include advocating for the survivor, providing information (including information on church and police procedures), understanding individual needs and jointly working on individual support plans. If face-to-face support is also required, contact and referrals will be made with appropriate local organisations.You can contact Safe Spaces by: Telephone: 0300 303 1056 Visit their website:https://safespacesenglandandwales.org.ukSafe Spaces opening hours:•Monday to Friday 9am – 9pm•Saturday 9-1pm •Sunday from 1-5pm (excluding bank holidays, subject to review).