"The parish of Hackness with Harwood Dale: St Peter's and St Margaret's is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. The position of Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) is currently vacant, meanwhile you can contact our Vicar the Rev’d Tony Hand by email at [email protected] or telephone 01723 501305.

The Diocese of York’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advises our PSO. You can access these pages via the Safeguarding tab above.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."