We are a warm and welcoming community, enjoying a variety of services and patterns of worship as we seek to draw closer to God and in so doing love and serve our neighbours as ourselves. We value our diversity and embrace our church music which combines both traditional and more contemporary forms of worship.
Our beautiful Grade 1 listed building, parts of which date from the 12th Century, stands at the edge of the town centre of Suffolk’s county town, Ipswich and next to the town’s impressive Christchurch Park. We are also fortunate to have a linked primary school and Church Centre located just across the road from the church.
Our parish of is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer.
We will:
- Treat all children, young people and vulnerable adults and groups with respect and celebrate their achievements.
- Recruit and select all those working with children, young people and vulnerable adults or groups on our behalf in accordance with Church of England Practice Guidance on Safer
Recruitment
- Provide a code of conduct for all staff to include the assessment of risk for key roles when working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Respond to concerns and allegations without delay in accordance with Diocesan Safeguarding procedures.
Concerns
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officers below or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or [email protected] 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.
- Carol Klug, Parish Safeguarding Officer - email: [email protected]
- Lucy Collins, Parish Safeguarding Officer & PCC Secretary - email: [email protected]
More information on how you can report any safeguarding concerns is available from The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich website.
