The Parish of Eskdale: St Catherine's and St Bega's Churches are committed to:

1 Promoting a safer environment and culture

2 Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the Church

3 Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation

4 Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons

5 Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons

6 Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED

that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Advisor or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

For further Information go to:

https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/promoting-safer-church-safeguarding