Meet the Safeguarding Team

Safeguarding at Bethel Witham

At Bethel Witham, we are committed to creating a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for everyone who attends our church and activities.

We believe that every person is made in the image of God and should be treated with dignity, respect, and care. Safeguarding is an important part of our ministry and applies to all areas of church life, including children, young people, and adults who may be vulnerable.

We take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously and work to ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, training, and safer recruitment practices are in place. Our safeguarding arrangements are designed to promote the welfare of those in our care and to provide a safe environment for worship, discipleship, fellowship, and community activities.

All concerns are treated seriously and responded to appropriately.

Our Safeguarding Team

If you have a safeguarding concern, or if you would like advice or support regarding the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person, or adult, please contact our safeguarding team.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Gemma Caprioli-Blake

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads
Suzy Taylor
Carly Cottrell

Reporting a Concern

If someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, please contact the emergency services by calling 999.

For non-emergency safeguarding concerns, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead or one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads as soon as possible.

Safeguarding Policy

You can view and download our Safeguarding Policy here:

[Download Safeguarding Policy]

Independent Advice and Support

Bethel Witham is supported by the safeguarding charity Thirtyone:eight, which provides professional safeguarding advice and guidance to churches and organisations across the UK.

For more information, visit  Thirtyone:eight⁠.

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.”
Proverbs 31:8

This commitment underpins our desire to ensure that Bethel Witham remains a place where people can encounter God, grow in faith, and be cared for safely.