How to report a concern

In an emergency, please call 999 without delay.

If your concern is not urgent, please contact our Diocesan Safeguarding Service on 0113 261 8046 or email safeguarding@dioceseofleeds.org.uk.

You can also report your concern:
For Leeds residents, contact the following: Adult Services-0113 222 4401 or Children’s /Young Person’s Services-0113 222 4403.
For Bradford residents, contact the following: Adult Services-01274 431077 or Children’s/Young Person’s Services-01274 433999

You can read the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency and Diocese of Leeds’ Safeguarding Statement here.

Diocesan Safeguarding Office

To visit the website of the Diocesan Safeguarding Office, please click on: www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/safeguarding

The Bishops of England & Wales have published a document entitled ‘Caring Safely for Others: Pastoral Standards and Safe Conduct for Ministry’.  To view the document, please click here.

Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA)

The CSSA is an independent body that drives safeguarding standards in the Church.  It audits, reviews and monitors safeguarding in the Catholic Church in England & Wales and publishes the results.  It also empowers and supports local safeguarding experts.

To visit the website of the CSSA, please click on: catholicsafeguarding.org.uk

To view the CSSA Safeguarding Policies, please click here.

Training

The CSSA offers training for those involved in parish ministry.  To access this training, please click here: training.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk