The Diocese of Winchester is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community.
The Diocese of Winchester Safeguarding page is www.winchester.anglican.org/safeguarding
The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of the whole Church. Everyone who participates in the life of the Church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.
This page has
- The Diocesan, Parish and Hampshire County Council safeguarding contacts
- Our Parish safeguarding policy documents and procedures
- A list of relevant helplines compiled by the Winchester Diocese
Diocese of Winchester, Dibden Parish and Hampshire County Council safeguarding contacts
Diocesan Safeguarding Manager
Jackie Rowlands
01962 737317
jackie.rowlands@winchester.anglican.org
Dibden Parish Rector
Peter Toller
023 8084 3204
office@dibdenchurches.org
Dibden Parish Churchwardens
Joanna Snocken & John Armitage
023 8084 3204
office@dibdenchurches.org
Dibden Parish Safeguarding Officer
Philip Ladbury
023 8087 9572
safeguarding@dibdenchurches.org
Hampshire County Council Adult Services
www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/adultsocialcare/contact
Phone: 0300 555 1386
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm & Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Out of hours 0300 555 1373
Hampshire County Council Children’s Services
www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/contacts
Phone: 0300 555 1384
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Out of Hours 0300 555 1373
Our Parish safeguarding policy documents and procedures
Helplines relevant to safeguarding compiled by the Diocese of Winchester
(current as of 14th January 2026)
Samaritans: 116 123 (website and freephone helpline 24 hours/365 days a year for people experiencing distress or despair, including suicidal feelings)
CALM: 0800 585858 (website and helpline to prevent male suicide, offering support to men struggling or in a crisis).
Papyrus: 0800 068 4141 (website and helpline for under 35’s experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person may be experiencing thoughts of suicide)
Mind: 0300 102 1234 (website and helpline support for those experiencing mental health issues)
Young Minds: 0808 802 5544 (website and helpline information about mental health issues)
Frank: 0300 123 6600 (website and helpline offering advice and information on drugs and substance misuse)
Mencap: 0808 808 1111 (website and helpline with information and advice for people with a learning disability, their families and carers)
Women’s Aid (website leads to a number of helplines with information and support on domestic abuse)
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
Rape Crisis: 0808 500 2222 (website and 24/7 helpline, offering support and counselling for those affected by rape and sexual abuse)
NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm for help, advice and support to parents, professionals and families. The NSPCC website has info on grooming)
Childline: 0800 1111 (website and helpline counselling service for children and young people. 1-2-1 chat with a counsellor also available online)
Action for Children: 01923 361500 (charity website and helpline supporting children, young people and their families across England)
Hourglass (formerly Action on Elder Abuse): 0808 808 8141 (website and helpline working to protect and prevent the abuse of vulnerable older adults)
Age UK: 0800 169 2081 (website and helpline improving later life for everyone by providing life-enhancing services and vital support)