NEED HELP? - Bradford Court Chaplaincy - Whatever your faith, or if you have no faith, we are here to help you

"Talk to the Listeners"

Going to court can be a confusing or frightening experience. It doesn't matter whether you are a defendant, a victim, a witness or if you are there to support someone else.

Our Chaplains and Volunteers are part of an independent, multi-faith team based at the Bradford Magistrates' Court. They offer practical and spiritual support and assistance to all court users. Support is totally confidential, non-judgemental and sensitive .

We are:

A charity - not part of the Court
Working together with other support groups
Here for all court users
Defendants
Victims
Families and friends
of defendants and victims
Members of the public

We offer:

Free Confidential help & advice
Spiritual and practical support & guidance
Signposting to other agencies
A "Listening ear"

We provide: Speedy links to specialist support agencies for:
Abuse; Alcohol; Benefits; Befriending; Bereavement; Disability; Clothing;
Debt; Domestic Violence; Drugs; Education; Employment; Family; Food;
Health; Housing; Loneliness; Parenting; Shelter; Victim Support; Youth Services

If you need to speak with one of our team:

Look for the Chaplain or Duty Volunteer on the Concourse

Drop into the Chaplaincy Office

Ask at Reception

Ask an Usher

There is no need to make an appointment

If there is something you particularly need to discuss, please let us know
(in confidence) when you will be in court and what kind of help you require.

Telephone: (01274) 722422
Email: info@courtchaplaincy.org.uk
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 09:30 - 16:30

BCCS is a registered company limited by guarantee Company no: 6592288 - Registered Charity No: 1125624
Registered Address: Bradford Magistrates Court, PO Box 187, The Tyrls, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1JL.
President: Lord Patel of Bradford, Chairman of the Board: Mary Carroll JP, Company Secretary: Marion Flaxman JP