Safeguarding

The Parochial Church Council of St Thomas' Harelaw and Annfield Plain is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults. It has adopted and approved the Church of England policy for promoting a safer church. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. A full text can be found here; https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/cofe-policy-statement.pdf

To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to St Thomas' Harelaw and Annfield Plain please contact either

- the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Jane Makepeace

- the Parish Priest, Rev Lesley Sutherland, on 01207 529166 or by emailing [email protected]

Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Mrs Beth Miller - she can be contacted as follows:

Address: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY

Email: [email protected].uk or beth.miller@durham.anglican.org

Mobile: 07968 034075

For further information please also see the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages: https://durhamdiocese.org/category/safeguarding/)