Safeguarding
The Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary are committed to providing a safe environment for all who come to our monastery, including both children and adults at risk.
If you should have any concerns, please contact our Safeguarding Lead, who is Mother Winsome SBVM. She can be contacted by email on: sistersofthebvm@gmail.com
A copy of SBVM’s Safeguarding Policy is available from the Sisters upon request.
Safe Spaces
Safe Spaces is a free, independent and confidential service for adults who have been abused by someone in the Church. If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can support you. Call their free helpline on 0300 303 1056 or email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk or see their website https//safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk
Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA)
Their vision is that the Catholic Church in England and Wales should be a safe place for all. They work towards that vision by independently inspecting every church body and by sharing what they find. They are governed independently see https://catholicsafeguarding.org.uk
Further safeguarding information is also available on the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales’ website: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/safeguarding/