The Kenelm Youth Trust promotes the safe recruitment of volunteers in the Archdiocese of Birmingham and works in partnership with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.

KYT retreat centres...

The Kenelm Youth Trust has two retreat centres that minister to young people all over Birmingham Archdiocese (and beyond). Every year, thousands of young people visit us, including parish youth groups and school groups. We are committed to the safeguarding of all young people and vulnerable adults who visit us, ensuring our retreat centres are safe, welcoming spaces where each visitor is valued. 
All of our staff and volunteers receive comprehensive safeguarding training, working within our safeguarding policy, which is available below. Follow the link to read our full Safeguarding Policy.
For any queries about safeguarding at one of our retreat centres, head to our Retreat Centre safeguarding page.

Safeguarding Policy At Alton

Retreat Centre Safeguarding Page

In parishes...

Volunteers to Parish Youth Ministry are largely managed by Parish Safeguarding Representatives who will provide the necessary forms for those who take responsibility for or who have significant regular contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults.


Every parish should have a Safeguarding Representative, if you are unsure who this is please ask your parish priest or call the Safeguarding Team on 0121 230 6240.
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​Birmingham Catholic Youth Service also offers training for parish volunteers, to ensure youth groups operate within safeguarding guidelines, ensuring young people and leaders are kept safe from harm. Please contact your local development worker for more information. Visit our 'contact us' page to see who your local development worker is.

If you need help and advice, scroll down to see how you can be supported by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.

Need help and advice?

​The Birmingham Archdiocese Safeguarding Team are available to help if you have an concerns, and if you need help and advice. there is help and support available for anyone who is concerned about a young person, or if you yourself have concerns and worries. Contact details, FAQs and general advice can be found on the Archdiocese of Birmingham website.

If you believe a young person is in immediate danger, you should call the police.

The Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Kenelm Youth Trust work within national guidelines - view these online on the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service website.

​Any enquiries about the recruitment process of the Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure system should be addressed to the Safeguarding Team.

Are you or someone you know troubled by Abuse?

The Birmingham Safeguarding Team are here to help 0121 230 6240 or by email on:  [email protected]
Their staff will do all they can to listen to you and support you to find the help you need. You can speak to them without giving your personal details. If you have been abused in childhood the prospect of speaking out now may be frightening.

You may feel that:

• Your concerns would not be taken seriously
• You are afraid that you may not be believed
• You feel that it may cause problems for your family
• You feel ashamed
• You are afraid you will be blamed
• You feel that it may damage your relationships in the Church

You are not to blame for what happened to you. You will be listened to and your concerns will be taken seriously and acted upon as necessary.

Youth Group Guidance
​from the Diocese

Advice and Guidance
​from the Diocese PDF.

Safeguarding team 

​Contact Details:
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The Archdiocese of Birmingham Safeguarding Team
Cathedral House
St Chad’s Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6EX
Tel: 0121 230 6240
Fax: 0121 236 2699
Email:  [email protected]
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The Safeguarding Team:

Head of Safeguarding - Claire Reay
Safeguarding Advisor - Beverley Lewis
Safeguarding Advisor - Georgina McCaugherty (on maternity leave)
Administration Support Officer - Jackie Crawford
Administration Support Officer - Angela Arkley
Administration Support Officer - Isabel Lewis

Appendix A: Types of Abuse

Appendix B: Recording a Concern