Saint Martin's Church is an Anglican church following the traditions of the Anglo-Catholic Oxford Movement. The PCC has passed a resolution to use the new Prayers of Love and Faith.

It was established in 1867 by Mrs Hudson, the lady of Brabyns Hall. Built during the Arts and Crafts era and extended in the Art Nouveau period the church contains works by William Morris, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Sir Edward Burne-Jones and Ford Madox Brown.The Architect was John Dando Sedding. Later extensions feature the work of architect Henry Wilson and includes works by Christopher Whall.

This active and friendly church welcomes visitors to services and the building as well as users of the hall, please see the appropriate sections for details.

St Martin's is proud to be a member of Churches Together Marple.  Please visit the site here www.churchestogethermarplearea.org.uk for regular news updates from the local area and what our churches are doing for those in our community at this time. 

Safeguarding

At St Martin’s, Low Marple, we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our parish safeguarding officer.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Helen Rogers

Email: saintmartinsafeguarding@gmail.com

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at safeguarding@chester.anglican.org 

or on 01928 718834 (option 4)

Out of Hours Support

The Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable - this also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111. 

In the case of an emergency

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines

Safe Spaces England and Wales - Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.

Email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk 

Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056

Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00 

Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00 

Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)

Parent Line: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)