It is essential that everyone who enters a Church building, who attends a Church event or who comes into contact in any way with the Church, its representatives or regular attendees feels safe and is protected. This principle applies even more so to the most vulnerable in our society whether that be children or vulnerable adults. Therefore, the Church and the Church of England take very seriously safeguarding matters and undertake to ensure that everyone can experience the richness of church life in all its fullness, while feeling safe and remaining completely protected.
Therefore, the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the parish of Coniston & Torver, and the PCCs of the parishes of Colton, Egton cum Newland and Lowick have each formally adopted the Church’s policy (Promoting a Safer Church) that puts children, young people & vulnerable adults at the centre of our concerns, and we have adopted the safeguarding policy and guidance agreed by the House of Bishops.
If you wish to report a safeguarding concern, or require further information about Safeguarding in any of our churches or in general then please do contact one of the following:
Parish Safeguarding Officer Juliet Caldwell
Tel: 01229 861668
Email: [email protected]
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser Joanna Van Lachertop
Tel: 07458 016884
Email: [email protected]
Vicar Brian Streeter
Tel: 01229 861668 or 07505 048736
Email: [email protected]
Churchwardens
Holy Trinity, Colton
John Tarr Tel: 01229 586174
St. Andrew's & St. Luke's, Coniston & Torver
Linda Inman Tel: 01539 441777
Nick Monk Tel: 01539 441225
St. Mary the Virgin, Egton cum Newland
St. Luke's, Lowick with Blawith
Simon Wood Tel: 01229 885213
Sue Wood Tel: 01229 885213
For further information regarding Safeguarding within the Church please do visit the Carlisle Diocese Safeguarding webpage.
Who else can be contacted in an emergency?
Children
Children's Services Tel: 0333 240 1727
NSPCC Tel: 0808 800 5000
Childline Tel: 0800 1111
Vulnerable Adults
South Lakes Adult Social Services Tel: 0300 303 2704 or out of hours 01228 526 690
Action on Elder Abuse Tel: 0808 808 8141
24-Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline Tel: 0808 2000 247