SAFEGUARDING

The Diocese of Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults and creating protective and supportive environments where all people, and especially those who may be vulnerable, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey in safety.

We follow the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and adults, and Church of England policy and practice.

The PCC of St Cuthbert, Bedlington have adopted the House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement’.

The Diocesan website has a safeguarding section with important information including what to do if you have a safeguarding concern about an adult or child, along with a downloadable leaflet 'You will be Listened to' which gives information and help on how to report abuse within the church and how the church will respond.

Safeguarding at St Cuthbert, Bedlington – who’s who?

The incumbent: Vacant

The churchwardens:

Arthur Perkins 01670 733919, Email: [email protected]

Merle Rewcastle 01670 823011

Ruby Smailes 01670 820566, E Mail: [email protected]

Lesley Towers 01670 823459, E Mail: [email protected]

The Parish Safeguarding Officer: Cath Coldbeck 07973 146 151

E Mail: [email protected]

The team of licensed/accredited ministers: Anne Wager-Bradley, Susan Ramshaw, Jane Clark, Joseph Lawrie

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser:

Lisa Wardlaw 07825 167016 [email protected]