The Parochial Church Council of Hope Family Church: Washington (formerly Oxclose Church), is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. It has adopted and approved the Church of England policy for promoting a safer church. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Links to a copy of the policies for Hope Family Church:Washington, and Durham Diocese, and more details about these, can be found on our Safeguarding page.

If you have any concerns regarding the welfare of a child or adult you should contact:

our parish Safeguarding Officer Grace Sidney (0191 417 3143, email [email protected])

or:
our church leader Gavin Rushton (0191 431 2568, email [email protected]).

If you would prefer to speak to someone outside the church you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Mrs. Beth Miller, on 07968 034075, email [email protected] or [email protected].
You can also write to her at Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY

Our Safeguarding Policy and links