Be safe - our Safeguarding Pledge

OUR SAFEGUARDING PLEDGE FOR 2026

 Promoting a safer church

The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the church.

OUR Commitments

· Promoting a safer environment and culture.

· Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adult.

· Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.

· Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons.

· Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons.

· Responding to those that may pose a present risk.

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the local Social Care Services or the police without delay.

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

Parish Safeguarding Officers:

Name: Sandra Partington Role: Parish Safeguarding Officer (07971 017546)

E-mail: [email protected]

Name: Daryl Smith

Role: Parish Safeguarding Officer (07917 442663)

E-mail: [email protected]

Name: Beth Miller

Role: Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (07968 034075)

E-mail [email protected] or [email protected]

Web link: https://durhamdiocese.org/safeguarding-abuse-concerns

Local Authority Social Services: Durham Social Care Direct (03000 267 979

If there is an immediate risk or danger contact the police on 101