The Benefice of Badwell and Walsham
We are a group of six rural parishes which make up the Badwell and Walsham Benefice. We are part of the Ixworth Deanery in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. Everyone is welcome to our weekly services .
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Safeguarding
Our parish of Walsham-le-Willows: St Mary is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our benefice: https://www.cofesuffolk.org/promoting-a-safer-church
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Benefice Safeguarding Officer, Mrs Tracey Gorzelak, email: [email protected] phone: 01359 258529 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Karen Galloway, Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, 07785 621319 link below.
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social