Safeguarding team

In the Diocese of Bath and Wells, the safeguarding team is responsible for:

Supporting those who have been harmed or exploited through the Church or in a church-based setting, and their families and friends
Promoting the importance of churches being safe spaces by ensuring there are policies and resources available about keeping children and adults safe and that there are trained people in every church
Preventing the recruitment of those who may pose a risk to others
Protecting the vulnerable by creating a culture of speaking out about concerns and challenging inappropriate behaviour
Raising awareness through training of clergy, volunteers and those that hold a church role

Glenys Armstrong Safeguarding Manager Tel: 07834 514842 Email Glenys A trained social worker since 1985, Glenys has gained extensive experience in a range of roles in the field before joining the diocese in 2013. As registered social worker she is required to undertake regular training and professional development, have supervision in her role and be working ethically. As well as her social work qualifications, Glenys also has qualifications in management, teaching, mediation and counselling.

Andrew Duncan Safeguarding Adviser Tel: 07736 903855 Email Andrew Andy was formerly a detective with the Avon and Somerset Police Force for 18 years. During his time with Avon and Somerset Police Andy spent time working in public protection and major crime.

Samantha Gunning Safeguarding Administration Assistant Tel: 01749 588903 Email Samantha

Helen Humphreys Assistant Safegaurding Adviser Tel: 01749 685103 Email Helen Helen Humphreys is Assistant Safeguarding Adviser. She has been trained by CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) and takes the lead on safe recruitment issues. She has worked for the diocese since 2007, prior to which she spent seven years with the Prison Service working with offenders with a range of issues.

Emma Parslow Safeguarding Trainer Tel: 01749 670777 Email Emma