Safeguarding Policy

The Parochial Church Council of St Paul's Church, Ryhope 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 safe church. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to St Paul's Church, Ryhope please contact:

the Parish Safeguarding Officer: Elaine Shanks on [email protected]

or the Parish Priest: Reverend David Chadwick on 0191 523 7884, [email protected]

Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer: Mrs Beth Miller:

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/

Additional Contacts

Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm.

National Helplines:

NSPCC - 0808 800 5000'

Childline - 0800 1111

Stop it Now - 0808 1000 900

NAPAC - 0808 801 0331

Samaritans - 116 123

Family Lives -  0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse - 0808 8141