Call for safeguarding information and listening exercise for St Andrew’s Chorleywood

The call for information and voluntary listening exercise has now closed, and the Diocese of St Albans has published a summary report setting out key themes from the information shared.

We are grateful to everyone who took the time to contact us and to share information. We recognise that doing so may have been difficult, and we thank all those who came forward for their courage and trust.

The report draws together themes from the experiences and information shared by 27 individuals, while protecting the confidentiality and wellbeing of those involved. It is not a formal investigation and does not make findings of fact about individual cases.

The report concerns non-recent safeguarding concerns connected with St Andrew’s Chorleywood. It does not raise concerns about current safeguarding practice or current leadership at the church.

If you have a current safeguarding concern, or information that suggests someone may be at risk of harm, please do not wait before seeking advice or support. You can contact the Diocese of St Albans Safeguarding Team for advice and support:

• Email: safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org
• Telephone: 01727 818107

If someone is in immediate danger, please contact the emergency services by calling 999.