Safe Spaces was launched in September 2020 and is a FREE and independent service run by the charity Victim Support and funded by the Church of England together with the Catholic Church in England and Wales and the Church in Wales.
It offers confidential support to survivors of church-related abuse (anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church of England and Wales or the Church in Wales) whether or not a report has been made.
Tel: 0300 303 1056 (answerphone available outside of opening times)
Email: safespaces@victimsupport.org.uk
WebChat - via the Safe Spaces website
Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10.00am- 6.00pm. Thursday: 12.00pm- 8.00pm CLOSED on Sundays.
Below are resources to display in your church and to provide as hand-outs:
- Safe Spaces A4 Poster
- Safe Spaces A5 Leaflet
- Safe Spaces Contact Number for Phone/Wallet
- Safe Spaces Pocket Leaflet
Please see their website for more information: www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk