Safeguarding

Promoting a Safer Church

Team Safeguarding Officer
Dorchester & The Winterbournes Team Ministry
Revd Keith Magee: 07766 645135

Safeguarding Representative
St Peter's Church, Dorchester: Jane Pryce 01305 269 937
St George's Church, Fordington, Dorchester: Revd Cora Yarrien 01305 262421
St Mary the Virgin, Dorchester: Peter Vojak 01305 265 994
St Andrew's Church, West Stafford: Revd Cora Yarrien 01305 262421
St Thomas a Beckett, Compton Valence: Revd Keith Magee 07766 645135
St Martin's Church, Winterborne St Martin (Martinstown): Revd Keith Magee 07766 645135
St Mary's Church, Winterbourne Abbas: Revd Keith Magee 07766 645135
St Michael's Church, Winterbourne Steepleton: Revd Keith Magee 07766 645135
St Simon & St Jude, Winterborne Monkton: Peter Vojak 01305 265 994

We are committed to ensuring that the parish of Dorchester & the Winterbornes provides a safe environment for everyone, especially children and young people who may be at risk of abuse or neglect. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Revd. Keith Magee.

On this page you’ll find information and signposting for those who may wish to access Safeguarding information or support. If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer or one of our Safeguarding Team.

Alternatively you can contact the Salisbury Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers Suzy Futcher or Jem Carter. The Salisbury Safeguarding team can be contacted on safeguarding@salisbury.anglican.org to speak to a caseworker or one of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor regarding safeguarding concerns or ongoing cases you can call 01722 438651 and press option 3.

You can find out more from the Salisbury Diocese Safeguarding Website below:

https://www.salisbury.anglican.org/workingforjustice/safeguarding86696/

Survivor care and support - Salisbury Diocese have made a video to support survivors

https://youtu.be/6Pxnsvl-RqY?feature=shared

Out of Hours Safeguarding Support; If your query is urgent or out of hours (5pm Friday to 10pm Sunday), please contact thirtyone:eight on 0303 0031111.

Emergency - If someone is at immediate risk of harm, please call 999 in an emergency.

Church of England - You can also find more information on the Church of England Website including a electronic Safeguarding Manual

https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-e-manual

You can also contact Childline on 0800 1111 or online at www.childline.org.uk.

Dorchester and the Winterbournes Team Ministry takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times.

Our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures are attached below:

Safeguarding Policy

Domestic Abuse Policy

Hello and welcome to our churches. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit one of the churches in our benefice.

Where and When

Whichever church you visit, you'll receive a warm welcome. We're delighted to see you and make you feel at home. Most of our services are on a Sunday, but there are quite a few across the week.

Our Services

The types of services differ across our churches, and we'd like to find one that suits you. First, have a look at the Church Calendar to see what's going on and, second, if you have any questions, contact the church or fill out the form below. We're really happy to help.

What about my kids?

Children are always welcome but it's best to check with the individual church to see if there is a specific activity for them

Children

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


Rev. Keith Magee
Keith is our Team Rector. #

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home in our churches.