Bishop of St Germans removes senior clergyman from Cathedral after Safeguarding case
The statement below was published on Truro Cathedral website on Monday 7 October 2025 regarding Rev Canon Alan Bashforth. Only in the penultimate paragraph does it state that the requirement to undertake the Safeguarding Risk Assessment 'was not a result of police investigation or a safeguarding concern involving children'. Click here to view the statement on the Cathedral website. The Rt Revd Hugh Nelson, Bishop of St Germans, recently met with Alan Bashforth to discuss the outcome of an independent safeguarding risk assessment. Alan has received the report and has had the opportunity to provide feedback to the assessor. After careful consideration of the findings and following appropriate professional advice, Bishop Hugh has made the decision that Alan will not be returning to his duties at the cathedral. We recognise that this decision may have a significant emotional impact on those involved and affected. In line with our commitment t...