Safeguarding Policy

ST HUGH’S PARISH SAFEGUARDING POLICY

This statement was adopted by the parish of St Hugh’s, Gosforth, at a Parochial Church Council meeting held on 3nd March 2019.

As members of this Parish we commit ourselves to care for one another safely.

We recognise that everyone has different levels of vulnerability and that each of us may be regarded as at risk at some time in our lives.

We commit ourselves to:

• safeguard everyone, ensuring their wellbeing in the life of this church

• promote safe practice by those in positions of trust

• promote the inclusion and empowerment of people who may be at risk

• recruit safely following the recognised procedures

• support, resource, train and regularly review those who undertake work with children/young people and adults who might be at risk

It is the responsibility of each of us to prevent physical, emotional, sexual, financial and spiritual abuse. We will report any abuse that we discover or suspect.

We agree to work within the guidelines of the Church of England and the Diocese.

Each person who works within the church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">This policy is reviewed each year by the Parochial Church Council and reaffirmed at the Annual Meeting.</span>

Priest in Charge Andrew Shipton ………………………………………

This was renewed on 7th  May 2023  by the PCC.

If you have a safeguarding concern contact Canon Andrew Shipton 0191 2845540 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer  Carol Butler on 07825 167016