‘The human person is of such magnificent beauty and marvellous capacity’

St. Teresa of Avila 

At CACS we are committed to creating sacred and safe spaces where that lived capacity is awakened, nurtured and protected. 

Document library

Section A – The leadership of Safeguarding

    Section B – Responding to survivors

      Section C – Safeguarding and Security Policies

        Section D – Training and guidance information for CACS members / How to report allegations of abuse

          Section E – Key Vatican documents and links to the three Safeguarding bodies

            Section F – CACS safeguarding presentations

              Section G – Report a Concern

              We take every report of harassment, sexual misconduct or a safeguarding concern seriously. Choose how you would like to report — the form opens here on this page.

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              Report a Concern

              Share with your details, or report anonymously. You will receive a reference code either way.

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              Reporting: With my details Anonymously

              “The human person is of such magnificent beauty and marvellous capacity.”St Teresa of Ávila

              You are reporting anonymously. Please avoid including your name in the boxes below if you wish to stay anonymous. On submitting you’ll be given a reference code — keep it safe. You can use it to send further information or ask about progress by emailing safe@cacs.org.uk and quoting the code, from any email address you choose. Please note that anonymity may limit the action we are able to take, and we will always be honest with you about that.

              About the concern

              Who does this concern relate to?
              Nature of the concern (tick any that apply)
              Is anyone in immediate danger or at ongoing risk?

              What would help

              Would you like support?

              Your details

              So we can respond and keep you informed. Skip this section if you are reporting anonymously.

              Thank you — your report has been received

              Please keep this reference code. You can quote it to add information or ask about progress.

              CACS-SG-000000

              A safeguarding lead will review your report. To follow up, email safe@cacs.org.uk quoting your code. If you would like support now, the services below are available independently of CACS.

              Independent support — Safe Spaces 0300 303 1056 · Rape Crisis 0808 500 2222 (24/7) · MACSAS 08088 010340

              CACS Safeguarding Team — safe@cacs.org.uk · 07300 319055 · Kate Keefe, Fr Liam Finnerty OCD, Fr Clement Obiorah OCD

              OCD Safeguarding Lead (Anglo-Irish Province) — Fr Thaddeus Ekuma, OCD · ibnthed@gmail.com · +44 7438 916700

              Immediate danger — Police 999 · Independent support — Safe Spaces 0300 303 1056 · Rape Crisis 0808 500 2222 (24/7) · MACSAS 08088 010340