Our parish of Marden with Preston Grange 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). The Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise 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 (details below) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Priest in Charge: Rev'd Stephanie Keates

0191 257 5300

[email protected]



Parish Safeguarding Officer

Carol Anne Shields

0191 676 8873



Further information is available at:

https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/safeguarding/

https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/safer-church

Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm

National helplines:

NSPCC – 0808 800 5000

Childline – 0800 1111

Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900

NAPAC – 0808 801 0331

Samaritans – 116 123

Family Lives – 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141