Safeguarding in our churches
If a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires medical attention, call the police and/or social services immediately on 999.
Safeguarding is the care and protection given to the vulnerable. This includes: children, young people, elderly people, and anyone who is vulnerable due to their circumstances or to the role they may have when dealing with other people or children.
Our churches aim to provide a place where all people feel welcomed, respected and safe from abuse. We are all working towards creating a safe and non-discriminatory environment by being aware of some of the particular situations that create vulnerability. Everyone in our churches has a responsibility with regard to safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
Local safeguarding contacts
If you need to speak to a person with safeguarding responsibilities, please in the first instance contact the Safeguarding Officer in the relevant church. If you cannot reach your local Officer, please try the alternative contact or the Contact Us form on this website, and your enquiry will be dealt with speedily and passed to the relevant person with complete confidentiality.
| Church | Safeguarding Officer | Alternative contact |
| Chagford | Ann Searson, 01647 432353, | Charlie Llewellyn-Hume, |
| Doccombe | Peter Warwick, 01647 441218, | Guy Sheppard, |
| Drewsteignton | Sue Honeybone, 01647 24398, | Charlie Llewellyn-Hume, |
| Gidleigh | Christopher Warren, 01647 432259, | Charlie Llewellyn-Hume, |
| Hittisleigh | Sheila Matthews, 01647 24395 | Charlie Llewellyn-Hume, |
| Lustleigh | Henry Reddaway, 01647 277259, | Guy Sheppard, |
| Manaton | Rose Underhill, 01647 221202, | Guy Sheppard, |
| Moretonhampstead | Peter Warwick, 01647 441218, | Guy Sheppard, |
| North Bovey | Debbie Jenkin, 01647 440053, | Guy Sheppard, |
| South Tawton | Tracey Smith, 01837 840860, | Charlie Llewellyn-Hume, |
| South Zeal | Tracey Smith, 01837 840860, | Charlie Llewellyn-Hume, |
| Spreyton | Jenny Lee, 01647 231603, | Charlie Llewellyn-Hume, |
| Throwleigh | Christopher Warren, 01647 432259, | Charlie Llewellyn-Hume, |
Safeguarding in Exeter Diocese
To reach the Safeguarding Team in Exeter Diocese, in the first instance email .
You can find a full list of safeguarding contacts in the Diocese, the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, and other information about Safeguarding in the Diocese on the Diocese’s website.
