The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.
Safeguarding is an integral part of the mission and ministry of the church in this diocese and is in line with our Growing in God strategy. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
We have a Safeguarding eNews that is sent out across the diocese a few times a year - below you can download the published copies.
Safeguarding eNews December 2023 | PDF
Safeguarding eNews August 2023 | PDF
Safeguarding eNews March 2023 | PDF
Safeguarding eNews July 2022 | PDF
Contacts
| Name and email | Role | Telephone |
| Karen Galloway | Diocesan Safeguarding Officer | 07785 621319 (available 9.00am to 5.00pm, Tuesday - Friday) |
| Shelly Thomas | Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officer | 07795 974734 (available 9.00am - 4.30pm, Monday - Thursday) |
| Alison Baalham | Safeguarding Administrator | 07468 474252 (available 9.00am to 5.00pm Tuesday - Friday) |
| safeguarding@cofesuffolk.org | Safeguarding general enquires | |
| safeguarding.training@cofesuffolk.org | Safeguarding training enquiries | |
| Lisa Hicks | Diocesan Safeguarding Trainer and Training Coordinator | 07485 329226 (part-time flexible hours, Lisa will respond as soon as available) |
| Rick Peat | Diocesan Safeguarding Trainer and Training Coordinator | 07955 284034 |
Our policy is to:
- Promote a safer environment and culture
- Safely recruit and support everyone who is working with people who are at increased risk of harm or abuse within the church
- Respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
- Care pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
- Care pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
- Respond to those who may pose a risk to others.
The diocese works collaboratively with Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership and Police Public Protection.
Report a concern
Safeguarding support
Safeguarding policies and templates
Training
Safer recruitment
Information about your DBS form Find out more.
IICSA
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse Find out more.
PCR2
Past Cases Review 2 Find out more.
