We are committed to creating a safe environment for everyone, especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We follow the Church of England’s safeguarding policies and work closely with statutory agencies when concerns arise.

Our key commitments include:
Promoting a culture of safety in all church activities
Ensuring safe recruitment and training of those in roles involving vulnerable people
Responding promptly to safeguarding concerns or allegations
Offering informed pastoral care to victims/survivors and those affected
Managing risks posed by individuals where necessary, in line with national guidance
We also require all groups using our premises to have their own safeguarding policies in place.

Christchurch & St Paul is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This policy outlines how we collect, use, and store your personal data when you interact with our website.
Data Collection
We collect personal data only when you submit a contact form on our website. This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any other information you choose to share
We collect this information so we can respond to your enquiry or follow up on your request.
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely via Churchsuite, a GDPR-compliant church management platform. Access is strictly limited to authorised personnel. Christchurch & St Paul ensures appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your data.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the basis of your consent when you submit the contact form. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Your Data Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data
- Ask us to delete your data
- Restrict or object to certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@christchurchandstpaul.org.uk
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy to reflect legal requirements or changes in how we handle data. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please reach out to us at info@christchurchandstpaul.org.uk