Our parish of Westhorpe: St Margaret is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our benefice: https://www.cofesuffolk.org/promoting-a-safer-church

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Benefice Safeguarding Officer, Mrs Tracey Gorzelak, email: [email protected] phone: 01359 258529 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Karen Galloway, Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, 07785 621319 link below.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social services

CLICK HERE FOR THE DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING PAGE