We are committed to our church being a safe and welcoming place for all peoples. If you have any safeguarding concerns or questions, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, David Carruthers on 01728 860508 [email protected], or the Rector, Revd Susan Taylor on 01728 860222, email [email protected]. Further information can be found at https://www.cofesuffolk.org/safeguarding.
Our parish of Helmingham: St Mary 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). Our Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts 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 the PSO David Carruthers, 07722 906163, [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Karen Galloway. 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.