Diocese of Chichester Safeguarding

A collaborative network for Parish Safeguarding Officers that provides mutual support and shared resources in each deanery. 

The intention is for these groups to be peer‑led, offering a space to share experiences, challenges, and good practice. They are not intended for discussing individual situations or cases, which should always be referred to the diocesan safeguarding team.

Ideally, these gatherings would take place quarterly, either online or in person—whatever works best for the group—and attendance would be entirely optional.

If PSOs are interested in attending a group, or starting one in their deanery, please see the details below.

DeaneryPoint of Contact
1. BrightonPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in convening a group in this deanery
2. HovePlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in convening a group in this deanery
3. Lewes & SeafordPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
4. Arundel & BognorPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
5. ChichesterPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
6. WestbournePlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
7. WorthingPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
8. MidhurstPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
9. PetworthPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in convening a group in this deanery
10. StorringtonPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
11. Battle & BexhillPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
12. DallingtonPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
13. EastbournePlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in convening a group in this deanery
14. HastingsPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
15. RotherfieldPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
16. RyePlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in convening a group in this deanery
17. UckfieldPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in convening a group in this deanery
18. CuckfieldPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
19. East GrinsteadPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
20. HorshamPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group
21. HurstPlease contact the Diocesan Team if you are interested in joining this group