Welcome to St Paul's Church in Ryhope.
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