11th July 2024

We learned very recently that Jonathan Fletcher is being prosecuted for a number of historical offences against an adult.  Jonathan Fletcher was formerly minister at Emmanuel. He retired in 2012 and currently has no authority to minister in the Church of England.

 We have very limited information and given the reporting restrictions we can’t say anything further.  There is a statement on the Southwark Diocese website which, amongst other things, gives details of the safeguarding support provided by the Diocese for anyone who has been affected by this issue. 

https://southwark.anglican.org/news-events/news/latest-news/revd-jonathan-fletcher/

 We are praying for everyone who may be affected or concerned

Emmanuel Wimbledon is committed to high standards in the safeguarding and care of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy, we are specifically committed to:

• promoting a safer environment and culture

• safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church

• responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation

• caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons

• caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons

• responding to those who may pose a present risk to others

Please see the Emmanuel Wimbledon safeguarding policy below for more details.

If you have any concerns or need support, please don’t hesitate to contact any of the following.

Emmanuel Safeguarding Officer: Robert Frazer

Email: safeguarding.officer@emmanuelwimbledon.org.uk
Phone: 07597 578331

Church Warden: Ian Buchan

Email: ian@ianbuchan.net
Phone: 07843 069765

Church Warden: Claire Stansfield

Email: claire.stansfield@emmanuelwimbledon.org.uk
Phone: 07968 778956

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Pamela Chisholm

Email: pamela.chisholm@southwark.anglican.org
Phone: 020 7939 9423 or 07982 279713

If you would like support from an external safeguarding body, please click the button below for further contact details.