We believe that every human being is made in the image of God and that we should honour everyone regardless of their age, capabilities, gender or ethnicity. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk so that they are able to worship and grow in Christ safely.
We aim to do this in a coordinated and supported manner, promoting a safer church and following the advice and guidelines issued by the Diocese of Norwich.
Concerns about children, young people and adults at risk will be diligently and promptly responded to according to these procedures, recognising the sensitivity it may hold for those involved.
If you have a safeguarding concern:
If you have a safeguarding concern, you can get in touch with:
James (Huggy) Knott, our Parish Safeguarding Officer, email
Alternatively, if you have a safeguarding concern, allegation or suspicions of abuse about a child or vulnerable adult please immediately contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser.
Both of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers can be contacted on:
safeguarding@dioceseofnorwich.org
01603 882345
Postal address: Safeguarding Team, Bishop’s House, Norwich NR3 1SB
If you wish to directly contact one of the advisers, their contact details are:
Sue Brice, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07958 377079 or sue.brice@dioceseofnorwich.org
Bishop’s House, Norwich, NR3 1SB
Or alternatively, contact Peter Sayer, Diocesan Assistant Safeguarding Adviser
07342 999386 or peter.sayer@dioceseofnorwich.org
Bishop’s House, Norwich NR3 1SB.
NSPCC CHILD PROTECTION HELPLINE
0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are worried about a child.
www.nspcc.org.uk
CHILD-LINE
0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE
0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
SAMARITANS HELPLINE
116 123 (open 24 hours).
Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE HELPLINE
080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).
If you wish to report a concern independently from the church there are some people you can talk to
Safe Spaces
Safe Spaces (National Church-Related Abuse Support Service) – First Light
Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England.
Call: 0300 303 1056
Email: safespaces@firstlight.org.uk
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