A welcoming church (diversity and inclusion)
All our policies

A SAFE CHURCH

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact our safeguarding officers below.

Or contact the Diocese of Newcastle safeguarding team at:

safeguarding@newcastle.anglican.org

If there is an immediate danger please call 999

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Brenda McCutcheon
Parish Safeguarding Officer

brendamccutcheon@yahoo.co.uk

07940278772

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Michael Keller
Assistant Safeguarding Officer for St James'

0191 2722195

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Kathy Germain
Assistant Safeguarding Officer for Venerable Bede

kathleen342434@hotmail.com

07946285529

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility

  •  If you spot something that doesn't feel right or you have been told something, then you need to report it.

    • Recognise the signs that abuse may be happening.

    • Respond sensitively and listen - don't question or investigate.

    • Record factually and accurately what you have been told in the language they used.

    • Report immediately to the Church Safeguarding Officer, or the Diocesan safeguarding officer.

    • If there is immediate danger, please call 999

    • NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

    • 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 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).

  • And read this leaflet for help and information on how to report abuse within the Church: You Will Be Listened To >

A WELCOMING CHURCH

We believe every person is made in the image of God and is of infinite worth. We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect regardless of:

  • Age

  • Disability

  • Gender identity or sex

  • Immigration status

  • Sexual orientation

  • Marital status

  • Pregnancy and maternity

  • Race (including colour, nationality, or ethnicity)

  • Religion or belief

We aim to be a community where diversity is celebrated and valued.

We will continue to learn together as a community, and we will challenge discrimination.

OUR POLICIES

View and download Benwell and Scotswood Team Parish’s latest policies, including

  • Safeguarding

  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  • GDPR (Data Privacy)

  • Health and Safety

Click here to view our policies