St James the Great, Albert Hill, Darlington is a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where children, young people, and vulnerable adults can feel safe and respected. We have adopted and approved the Church of England policy for promoting a safer church, which deals with all aspects of safeguarding.

We have a team of trained safeguarding officers who are available to support you if you have any concerns. You can contact them by phone, email, or in person.

We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe and respected, and we are committed to creating a church where everyone can thrive.

We have 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. A full text can be found here https://tinyurl.com/e3nh4vt.   For further information please also see the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages:  https://durhamdiocese.org/category/safeguarding/

Here are some of the things we do to keep our community safe:

• We have a clear policy on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• We have trained safeguarding officers who are available to support you if you have any concerns.
• We have a system in place for reporting safeguarding concerns.
• We have a culture of openness and honesty, where people feel comfortable raising concerns.

If you have any concerns about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officer:

• Name: Mrs Judith Wilson
• Phone number: 07850 153025
• Email address: judith.wilson@live.co.uk

OR

Safeguarding Officer for the
Diocese of Durham:
Beth Miller
Telephone: 07968 034075

We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for everyone.