Launde Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Our “Policy and Practices for the Safeguarding of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults” was updated and agreed in March 2025 by the Safeguarding Co-ordinators, the Warden and Trustees of Launde Abbey. Being an independent Charity managed and overseen by staff and trustees who are largely drawn from ordained clergy, the Abbey’s policy is based upon the “Parish Safeguarding Handbook: Promoting a Safer Church” published by the Church of England. Copies of both are kept in Reception and can also be downloaded by clicking on the links embedded in this text.
Any organisation or individual who wishes to bring to Launde Abbey a group which includes children, young people or vulnerable adults will receive a copy of the policy and must provide the Abbey with a copy of their own safeguarding policy and practices which should be consistent with Launde Abbey’s policy. The relevant forms and process requirements are contained within Launde Abbey’s safeguarding policy statement.
Who to contact
If you have concerns about the immediate safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult call 999 and ask for the police. For up-to-date local Social Services contacts, visit the following links:
For Leicestershire:
Adults Protecting adults at risk – safeguarding | Leicestershire County Council
Children Child protection and safeguarding | Leicestershire County Council
For Rutland:
Adults Safeguarding adults | Rutland County Council
Children Report a concern about a child or young person | Rutland County Council
For Peterborough and Cambridgeshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub:
For Leicester Diocesan Safeguarding Team:
Safeguarding – Diocese of Leicester (anglican.org)
For Peterborough Diocesan Safeguarding Team:
Safeguarding – Diocese of Peterborough (peterborough-diocese.org.uk)
If you have concerns for a child, young person or vulnerable adult who is not in immediate danger:
Graeme Ostah (Operations Manager) or Anna Walker (Deputy Warden), our Safeguarding Co-ordinators for Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults are available to speak to guests, staff and volunteers and can be contacted on 01572 717254 or email [email protected].
If they are not available or you wish to speak to someone else please contact Rachael Spiers, the Leicester Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, through the links above. More information about Leicester Diocesan safeguarding policies and provision can be found at: Safeguarding – Diocese of Leicester (anglican.org)
Are you worried about domestic abuse or sexual violence either current or historical?
The following links may provide useful guidance, and support, including people to contact.
Free from Violence & Abuse | Support & Services | Freeva
Home – Safe Spaces England and Wales
UAVA can be contacted by phoning 0808 80 200 28.