"Our parish of Chinley with Buxworth is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Safeguarding Policy is provided below.

Our Diocese of Derby’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. (https://derby.anglican.org/en/safeguarding.html)

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, or if you want to discuss any aspect of helping vulnerable people stay safe, please contact the PSO - Debbie Heaton, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. Details are provided below.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

Parish Safeguarding Officers: Debbie Heaton 07981 331758, [email protected] 

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Sue Griffin 01332 388659,  07540 719447,  [email protected]

Or follow this link:  REPORT A SAFEGUARDING CONCERN

Links to copies of our Parish Safeguarding Policy, Parish Responding to Domestic Abuse Policy and The Church of England Parish Safeguarding Handbook that are all regularly reviewed by members of the PCC and can be found here:

• Chinley and Buxworth Parish Safeguarding Policy 2026
• Chinley and Buxworth Responding to Domestic Abuse Policy 2026

Social Media:

• Derby Diocese Social Media Guidelines