Our parish of Depden: St Mary's 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) Tim Freathy. Our Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages with vital links and information including contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact Tim on 07816828016, or Karen Galloway, Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (07785621319). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, contact the Police on 999. If you have concerns but the person but they are not in immediate danger, contact children and adult social care services at Suffolk County Council Customer First - 0808 800 4005 (Freephone from landlines and some mobiles)

Our Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages