The DST in based in London and provides safeguarding advice to chaplaincies in over 30 countries across Europe, including Turkey, Morocco and Iceland. 

The Team manage concerns when safeguarding matters arise, provide advice to church officers, disseminate guidance for church officers in the diocese and across the chaplaincies, and oversee and coordinate the provision of training and safer recruitment.

Victims and survivors are responded to at their point of need and supported through existing services.

Respondents are advised of the complaint and provided with an opportunity to engage in the process.

Diocesan Safeguarding Staffing Update

We wish to formally announce the retirements of Bridgett Fenton and Craig Norman, who both left the diocese on 31 March 2026.

Bridgett Fenton concludes eight years of dedicated service as Safeguarding Adviser. Her commitment and contribution to the safeguarding work of the diocese has been greatly valued. Bridgett will now be able to devote more time to her local parish, where she continues as Safeguarding Officer.

Craig Norman departs after four years in what was initially anticipated to be a short‑term role. We are deeply appreciative of Craig’s expertise and support throughout his time with us. Although retiring, Craig has generously agreed to assist periodically with the development and delivery of the updated leadership training programme scheduled for later this spring.

We extend our sincere thanks to both Bridgett and Craig for their faithful service and dedication, and we are sure you will join us in wishing them every blessing for the future.

Recruitment for these posts is currently underway.

In the interim, safeguarding matters will be managed by the remaining team. As a general guide:

• Safeguarding concerns should be directed to Grace and Andy.
• Training and governance matters will be overseen by Nick Sherratt.

All enquiries should continue to be sent to europe.safeguarding@churchofengland.org, which is monitored daily.

Head of Safeguarding: Grace Fagan-Stewart

Grace holds the role of Diocesan Safeguarding Officer and Head of Safeguarding. She leads on goverance, strategic development, liaison with the National Safeguarding Team, advisor to the Bishops and supervises the diocese’s safeguarding work and its staff team. She also coordinates the work of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Committee (DSAC), promoting good practice on safeguarding matters.

Grace states; "Safeguarding in the Diocese in Europe is highly involved with many cultural and legal challenges to be absorbed and accommodated within each country.  The DST and I are committed to supporting all of our chaplaincies in their efforts in promoting a safer church."

Tel: +44 (0)20 7898 1163

Email Grace

Assistant Head of Safeguarding: Andy Munro

Andy ensures that allegations of abuse are properly managed and recorded, with appropriate referral to relevant statutory bodies in the country of concern. He also provides advice, risk assessments and other safeguarding support to chaplaincies, and to survivors/victims of abuse. He works to ensure that those who may pose a risk are appropriately supported and managed, and supports the clergy and other church officers.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7898 1159

Email Andy

Diocesan Safeguarding Officer:  Currently vacant

Senior Safeguarding Co-Ordinator:  Nicholas Sherratt

Nick is responsible for carrying out safeguarding checks for all clergy and senior lay church officers, a sometimes complex operation in a diocese that covers over 40 countries and draws people from across the globe. He is responsible for the administration of the Leadership training courses for the diocese, and is a course facilitator. He also provides general administrative support to the Safeguarding Team.

Tel: +44 (0)7443 781 321

Email Nick

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Committee (DSAC)

The Diocese has established a Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Committee (DSAC) whose primary role is to provide independent and impartial advice.  The DSAC is made up of:

• Dianne Smith - Independent Chair
• Karen Howard - Independent Member
• Trevor Worsfold - Independent Member
• Bishop Robert Innes - Diocesan Bishop
• Bishop Andrew Norman - Diocesan Suffragan Bishop
• Archdeacon Leslie Nathaniel - Archdeacon representative
• Mary Talbot - Chair of the House of Laity
• Sr Julian - Eden Voice, Independent Member 

Reporting Officers to DSAC:

• Mervyn MucCullagh - Diocesan Chief Operating Officer/Diocesan Secretary
• Grace Fagan-Stewart - Head of Safeguarding
• Ruth Blanco – Diocesan Head of Communications