PARISH OF GRANGETOWN, SAINT AIDAN'SA FORWARD IN FAITH PARISH IN THE DIOCESE OF DURHAM PART OF THE SOCIETY OF ST WILFRID & ST HILDA IN THE EPISCOPAL CARE OF THE BISHOP OF BEVERLEYSAFEGUARDINGGrangetown, Saint Aidan's Parish is proud to be a part of the Diocese of Durham in the Church of England, whose Archbishops, Bishops, clergy and leaders are absolutely committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the ChurchSafeguarding means the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused. We will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.The Church of England affirms the ‘Whole Church’ approach to safeguarding. This approach encompasses a commitment to consistent policy and practise across all Church bodies, Church Officers and that everyone associated with the Church, who comes into contact with children, young people and adults, has a role to play.The Church will take appropriate steps to maintain a safer environment for all and to practice fully and positively Christ’s Ministry towards children, young people and adults: to respond sensitively and compassionately to their needs in order to help them safe from harm.Although safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone here at Saint Aidan's Parish:Mrs Jill Lambley and Mrs Janice Miller are our Parish Safeguarding Officers and they can be contacted about any safeguarding Matter. Their contact numbers are: Jill: 07900214338 Janice: 07805891737You can also contact Fr David Raine (Vicar) on 0191 5143485 and by email to farvad@sky.com.The Diocesan Safeguarding Officer is Beth Miller who can be contacted on 07968034075 beth.miller@durham.anglican.org.ukIf there is immediate risk or danger, please contact the police on 999.Two very useful links:More information on the Church of England’s National Safeguarding can be found here:www.churchofengland.org/safeguardingmore information about safeguarding in the Diocese of Durham can be found here:https://dioceseofdurham.org.uk/safeguarding
