Announcement from the Diocese of Southwark
"On Wednesday 10 July, Revd Jonathan Fletcher appeared at Wimbledon Magistrate’s Court charged with eight counts of Indecent Assault on a man aged 16 or over and one further count of Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent. The case has been referred to Kingston Crown Court, where Mr Fletcher is now due to appear on 7 August 2024.
Jonathan Fletcher retired as minister of Emmanuel Church Wimbledon in 2012. Mr Fletcher has not held permission to officiate in the Diocese of Southwark since 2017 and currently holds no authority to minister in the Church of England."
If there is anyone affected by the case in Chester Diocese, they should contact our safeguarding team, on safeguarding@chester.anglican.org
If you are a victim or survivor of church-related abuse, or you or someone you know has been affected by one of the independent reports looking into safeguarding practice within the diocese, please know that support is available to you.
Please read the guide 'Responding well to victims and survivors' which provides information about sources of support.
Any individual who wishes to come forward with information or to make a disclosure is encouraged to make direct contact with the diocesan Safeguarding Team.
For all reporting and enquires please email safeguarding@chester.anglican.org.
Thirtyone:eight
If you prefer, you can speak to someone independent who will also listen to your concerns, you can ring our partner organisation, Thirtyone:eight on 0303 003 1111.
Thrityone:eight is an independent Christian charity that offers a telephone listening service for adult survivors of abuse to talk about their experiences in detail and in confidence with a sensitive listener. Download this leaflet for more information about the Thirtyone:eight listening service.
Safe Spaces
However, we recognise that for those with a lived experience of abuse from within the Church, you may want to speak to a different independent charity. Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service that provides a confidential, personal, and safe space for anyone who is a victim or survivor of church-related abuse. You can email them at SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk or speak to someone in person on 0300 303 1056.
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