Safeguarding Information

The Parochial Church Council of St Mary's, West Rainton, 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. A full text can be found here Policy and practice guidance | The Church of England

To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to St Mary's, West Rainton please contact either

- the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Lynne Willis, on 0191 528 1331 or 07983 291805

- or our Parish Priest, Rev John Estall, on 07525 478336 or our Curate, Rev Christine Britcliffe, on 07761 327326

Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Mrs Beth Miller - she can be contacted as follows:

Address: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Mobile: 07968 034075

For further information please also see the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages: https://durhamdiocese.org/category/safeguarding/)

Our local Police area is Durham- contactable on 101 and our council area is also Durham and you can call Social Care Direct on 03000 267 979