Safeguarding Policy: Promoting a Safer Church

The Parochial Church Council of Whitburn Parish Church is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults. It has adopted and approved the Church of England policy for promoting a safer church. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to Whitburn Parish Church please contact either

• the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Deborah Wood, on 07760102291.
• the Parish Priest, the Rev’d Vernon Cuthbert, on (0191) 536 7147, priest@whitburnparishchurch.co.uk.

Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Mrs Beth Miller – she can be contacted as follows:

Address: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY

Email: beth@bethmillerisw.co.uk or beth.miller@durham.anglican.org

Mobile: 07968 034075

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.