Our parish of St Thomas's Kendal is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO here at St Thomas's or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

St Thomas's Safeguarding Team:
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Marion Jones: [email protected]
Our Vicar, George Briggs: 01539 730683 or [email protected]
Our Children and Families Worker, Wendy Young: 01539 730683
Our Youth Worker, James Locke: 01539 730683
Our Churchwardens, Roger Porthouse & Tim Waddington: 01539 730683

Who else can be contacted in an emergency?
Our Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO) is Joanna Van Lachterop: [email protected] or 07458 016884
Children – Children’s Services on 0333 240 1727
Vulnerable Adults – our local Adult Social Services Office on 0300 303 2704

STK Safeguarding Page