Margaret Chapman

Non-Executive Safeguarding Lead

Margaret is currently Co-CEO of Ambition Education Trust and was previously Head Teacher of St Albans Girls’ School from 2010 to 2024. She has extensive experience and expertise in safeguarding as the Designated Senior Lead in several schools in both North London and Hertfordshire over the past 30 years. Margaret was education representative of the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Board from 2021 to 2024 and is currently a trustee at Links Academy with the focus on School Improvement, Standards and Safeguarding, a position she has held since 2013.

Born and raised in Cardiff, Margaret has lived in St Albans with her family for over 30 years.

Latest

The Cross in John's Gospel (SACT & SACT+)

A 5-week course exploring the content, theology, and structure of the John's Gospel, focusing on the Passion Narrative and the meaning of the Cross.
Voices of Love and Fire: Medieval Women Mystics and the Experience of God (SACT & SACT+)

A 5-week course exploring the world of medieval mystical theology through the works of remarkable medieval women.
Living Stones : Living Hope - National Cathedrals Conference 2026

St Albans Cathedral leaders attended a national conference highlighting new research that underscores both the vital role of English cathedrals and the significant financial pressures many now face.
Country Food Trust celebrated at Evensong

As part of our commitment to social justice.

Responding to Safeguarding Concerns about a child or adult
Cathedral Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
Safeguarding Team
Judith Relf

Chair of Finance Committee
Delbert Sandiford
Anthea Cecil

Cathedral Warden
Helen Gray

Senior Non-Executive Member
The Rev'd Canon Tim Lomax

Diocesan Director of Mission and Ministry
The Rev'd Canon Tim Bull

Diocesan Director of Vocations Non-Executive Residentiary Canon
The Rev'd Canon Will Gibbs

Canon for Mission and Pastoral Care