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Our Officers

Vicar: Reverend Philip Chew – 01772 687644
Chairman: Paul Agnew – 01253 794737
Secretary: Lizanne Cackett – 01253 735903
Treasurer: Jean Pemberton – 01253 795033
Chairman of Trustees: Harry Gardner

Safeguarding Officer: Elisabeth Agnew – 01253 794737

Promoting a Safer Church

St Matthew (Ballam) has adopted the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishop’s Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance

A copy of this, and all the information below can be found HERE

We also display the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church. This is in the entrance hall to Church along with relevant phone numbers and contact details.

All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment and received safeguarding training.

Reporting a concern: If you believe that someone is at risk of immediate harm please call emergency services on 999

Any safeguarding concerns in a parish should be brought to the attention of your Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) in the first instance (Elisabeth Agnew – contact details as above)

The PSO can seek further advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as necessary.

Concerns can also be raised directly with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team

Diocese of Blackburn Safeguarding Handbook

Find us

8 West Moss Lane, Higher Ballam, Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 4NH