Safeguarding
In accordance with the House of Bishop’s ‘Promoting a Safer Church; Safeguarding Policy Statement’, St Luke’s is committed to:
Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others
safeguarding team
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Beth Taylor
PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
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Adam Smith
CHURCH LEADER
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Alice Wilkinson
ASSOCIATE LEADER
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Ben Doolan
PRIEST IN CHARGE
If you would like to report a safeguarding concern, please email safeguarding@stlukes.church, or click this button:
Diocese of Newcastle
We operate within the Church of England’s governance structure, which means the Diocese provides safeguarding oversight. To get in touch with the Diocese of Newcastle safeguarding team, please use the details below.
safeguarding@newcastle.anglican.org
0191 270 4105
Further contact information can be found on their website.
Additional Resources
We have put together a list of additional resources which you may find helpful:
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline | 0808 800 5000 (free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line | 0800 1111 (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 (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 and open Monday to Friday, 9-5pm).