Church House will be closed from 12.30pm on Christmas Eve, with staff returning to work remotely on Friday 2 January 2026. The office itself will re-open on Monday 5 January, so if you need to contact us on 2 January, please do so by phone or email rather than coming to the office.
Senior Clergy
If you need senior clergy support, please contact:
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24, 25, 26 December - Archdeacon Catharine
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27, 28 December - Archdeacon Martin
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29, 30 December - Bishop Andrew
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31 December, 1 January - Bishop Paul
Safeguarding Team
During this period, the Safeguarding Team will be unavailable. If you believe someone is at risk of immediate or significant harm, you should report the matter to the police via 999. Details of social care emergency contacts for safeguarding concerns relating to a child or a vulnerable adult can be found on the Safeguarding webpage. Non-urgent matters should be emailed to our safeguarding inbox and these will be responded to on our return.
Property Team
Emergency out-of-hours contact numbers over the Christmas holiday (offices closed from 12.30 pm on 24 December 2025 to 9am on 5 January 2026):
| Work Type | Company | Phone Number | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Works | Bonus Eventus | 07799413998 | Viktor |
| Gas Leaks | Please contact your own utility company | ||
| Drains | RB Drains | 07507 069 935 | Rob Bentley |
| Plumbing & Heating | Bonus Eventus | 07799413998 | Viktor |
| Electrical | Etheringtons | 07790 879336 | Jamie |
| Cesspit clearance | PJ Cole Southern Ltd | 01483 200 336 | |
| Locks / Security | County Boarding | 0800 059 9990 | Daniel Bayliss |
| Trees | Bonus Eventus | 07799413998 | Viktor |
| Fences | Hankleys | 07525 477180 | Mark |
| Building Works | Freeman & Welsh | 07723 003391 | Joe |
For other emergency property issues:
Oliver Phillips Help Desk 07724 151513
Dave Phillips Surveyor (Dorking) 07549 932872
Paul Francis Surveyor (Surrey) 07843 010591
Andrew Johnson Head of Property 07715 454327
Education Team
For School Buildings and Estates:
Mike Giles: 07741 242808
For any other school related matters:
Alex Tear: 07562 265365
Communications Team
If you need crisis communications guidance, please call Rachel Tooze on 07552 566953.