Safeguarding

At Gas Street Church, we take the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously. We are committed to making Gas Street a safe space and to dealing openly and transparently with any issues raised.

The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in the activities of Gas Street is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a safer church for all.

Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

You can also email our Safeguarding Officers:

Alternatively, you can also contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (Steph Haynes) at stephh@cofebirmingham.com or call 07342 993844

If you cannot contact the person above, and someone is being harmed or is not safe and needs immediate help, dial 999 or 101. Alternatively, you can contact Birmingham local authority social care services:

  • Children: 0121 303 1888

  • Adults: 0121 303 1234

Safeguarding Team

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    Mary Grinham

    Head of Safeguarding

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    James Bird

    Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator for Central, St Luke’s & South

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    Chris Cutler

    Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator for Longbridge

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    Steph Haynes

    Diocesan Safeguarding Officer

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    Tim Hughes

    Priest in Charge (All Locations)