Promoting a Safe Church
Otley Parish Church works hard to safeguard children and young people, vulnerable adults and those in abusive relationships. We aim to create a safe environment where children and young people are nurtured and protected and where all people, especially those who may be vulnerable for any reason, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety.
Click to view the Church’s Safeguarding Policy Statement:-
Parish Safeguarding Policy Statement
Otley Parish Church follows the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and Church of England policy and practice. Click to view:-
We will act promptly on any complaints made and work in close partnership with police and social care services where children or vulnerable adults have been harmed or are at risk of harm or mistreatment. We provide safe recruitment, training and support to our voluntary and paid workers with children and vulnerable adults. We care for those who have been abused in the past and minister appropriately to those who have abused.
Contact details
Otley Parish Church
Vicar – Aaron Kennedy – 01943 462240 – vicar@otleyparishchurch.org
Safeguarding officer – Jenny Liston – 07743330264 – jenny@otleyparishchurch.org
Leeds Diocesan Safeguarding Team – 0113 353 0257 – safeguarding@leeds.anglican.org
Leeds Diocesan Safeguarding Website – Here
Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm
National helplines:
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
ChildLine – 0800 1111
Stop it Now – (preventing child sexual abuse) – 0808 1000 900
NAPAC – (National Association for people abused in childhood) – 0808 801 0331
Samaritans – 116 123
Family Lives – (Parenting and Family advice) – 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
Men’s Advice Line – 0808 8010 327
Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141
National Care line – (Advice for the elderly – their carers and families) – 0800 0699 784
