Bishop Peter Ball

Historic child abuse claims

For expert help with historic child abuse claims

Bishop Peter Ball

Bishop Peter Ball ran the "Give a year to God" scheme in Littlington, East Sussex in the 1980s. He has been exposed as a person who used his position to spiritually and sexually abuse young men. David Greenwood has pursued many cases agsinst the diocese for compensation. David's book "Basically Innocent" is available on Amazon (proceeds to Ministry and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors support group).

If you suffered abuse at Diocese of Chichester and would like to talk to one of our specialist child abuse lawyers in confidence, call 01924 881 000.

Specialist lawyers for child abuse claims

How we can help you?

Navigating the legal maze of a child abuse claim can be tough, especially when you’re already dealing with emotional pain. That’s where we come in. At Switalskis, we’re not just experts in law we’re people who genuinely care about your wellbeing.

From the moment you reach out to us, you’ll find a caring and confidential environment. We know how hard it is to talk about abuse, and we’re here to listen without judgement. Our team is led by David Greenwood and they are highly skilled in handling both recent and historical abuse claims. We’ll explain all your options in simple terms, so you know exactly what steps are available.

We’ll help you gather all the necessary evidence to make your case as strong as possible. This could include medical records, witness statements or any other documents that could help. We’ll make sure you’re well-prepared and understand what’s happening at every stage.

Legal fees can be a worry, but we’re upfront about costs from the start. We’ll discuss our fee structure clearly, so there are no surprises later on.

 We’re not just here for the legal process. We understand the emotional toll a child abuse claim can take, and we’re here to offer emotional support as well. Once your case is resolved, our support doesn’t just stop. Whether you secure child abuse compensation or achieve another form of justice, we’ll guide you through the next steps and any further actions you may want to take. 

At Switalskis, we’re more than just child abuse solicitors we’re a team committed to helping you through one of the most challenging times of your life. We’re here to offer expert, compassionate support every step of the way.

Get in touch with us in confidence

We’re committed to providing expert, caring legal advice for child abuse claims, including the most serious historical abuse compensation and child sexual abuse cases. If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here for a no obligation chat.

Feel free to get in touch with us by calling 0800 138 0458 or by contacting us through the website.

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