Safeguarding is an important part of our faith, our discipleship, and our life together as a church. We aim to make sure our church is a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
The parish safeguarding policy can be found at the link below. It is reviewed by the PCC every year and was last reviewed in July 2024.
We follow the House of Bishop’s policy document 'Promoting a Safer Church'' and the PCC has appointed Ruth Vater as Parish Safeguarding Officer and Jenni Little as Deputy Parish Safeguarding Officer. Revd Emma Parker is the Priest in Charge
If you have any queries or concerns relating to the welfare of children, young people or vulnerable adults, please contact:
Ruth Vater: [email protected]
Emma Parker: [email protected] or 07842836941
You can also contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Beth Miller: [email protected]
The Diocese of Durham’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information.
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
Here are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5 pm)
NAPAC (The National Association for People Abused in Childhood) 0808 801 0331 (Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm Friday 10am – 6pm) or email [email protected]
The Survivors Trust: 08088 010818 (free 7 day a week helpline) or email [email protected]