Since 2023 the Order of Friars Minor in Great Britain has been part of the Province of Ireland with the Provincial Office at Merchants’ Quay, Dublin. The Friars of the Province resident in the UK are bound by all the statutory polices and regulations regarding Safeguarding as required by the Episcopal Conferences of England & Wales, and Scotland. These have been implemented on the recommendations of the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (in England & Wales) and the Scottish Catholic Standards Agency. These two agencies also ensure that we remain compliant with the Safeguarding standards of the Catholic Church in Great Britain.

The Friars in the UK also work closely with the Religious Life Safeguarding Service (RLSS) which comprises an independent team of safeguarding professionals providing specialist advice to religious orders of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

Designated Friars in the UK liaise with the statutory agencies to ensure that any allegations of abuse are promptly and thoroughly investigated and, where appropriate, survivors supported and perpetrators held accountable. Any concerns can be raised with our Safeguarding Lead.

Contact:

Fr Quentin Jackson OFM,
Safeguarding Lead, 557-559 High Road Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0RB
Tel: 020 8504 1688

Email: safeguarding@friar.org