The Winfarthing and Upper Waveney Benefice puts safeguarding at the heart of all we do, based on the guiding principles of welcome, respect and safety.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults so that all feel welcome in our church community and can worship safely.

We aim to do this by implementing good safeguarding practice, following the advice and guidelines issued by the Diocese of Norwich.

Link to Benefice Safeguarding Policy – to be updated (Sept 2026)

https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/safeguarding/

If you have a safeguarding concern:

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officer for your parish without delay:

CAROLYN O’DEA [email protected] 01379 642899

Alternatively, you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Sue Brice on 01603 882345 or by email [email protected]

If you have information where a child or adult is in immediate danger or immediate medical attention is required, then you should call 999

Contacts:
Our Rector: REVEREND TRACEY CASWELL [email protected] 07742 999633

Diocesan Safeguarding Officer: SUE BRICE [email protected] 01603 882345

Local Authority Social Services: 0344 800 8020 (option 1)

Helplines:
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Childline: 0800 1111

Samaritans: 116 123

Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 999

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