Safeguarding

The Parochial Church Councils of the benefice of South Shields: St Hilda with St Thomas and South Westoe: St Michael and All Angels are 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.

To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to either church please contact either

2 The Parish Safeguarding Officer, St Michael's Sheena Kaupa, on 0191-427-0861, [email protected] 

3 The Vicar, Fr Mark Mawhinney, on 0191-454-8060, [email protected]

Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, 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