Safeguarding

Safeguarding statement

The eight parishes that comprise the Hunstanton and Saxon Shore Benefice are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults to worship and grow in Christ safely.

As a Church community, we accept that it is the responsibility of all of us - whether ordained, employed or voluntary members - to work together to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse or harm.

We seek to uphold the highest safeguarding standards in our relationships with people of all ages who are involved in whatever capacity with the Church and its organisations.

Here is a link to the Safeguarding Statement published by The Diocese of Norwich where you can find the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor's contact details and details of how anyone can report a concern.

Policy documents

All of the Parishes that form the Hunstanton and Saxon Shore Benefice have confirmed and signed the following two documents produced by the Diocese of Norwich:
Safeguarding Principles Policy - Children and Young People in the Church
Safeguarding Principles Policy - Adults at Risk (Vulnerable Adults)

Furthermore, all of the parishes that form the Hunstanton and Saxon Shore Benefice have also confirmed and signed the Church of England’s Safeguarding policy for children, young people and adults - "Promoting a Safer Church"

Local Contact information

Here are the contact details for the Parish Safeguarding Officers (previously called Named Persons) appointed by the Parochial Church Council of each of the Parishes within the Hunstanton and Saxon Shore Benefice and who, together with the Church Wardens, have signed the two Safeguarding Principles Policy documents referred to above.

St. Mary's, Brancaster Churchwarden: Vacant	Parish Safeguarding Officer: Catherine Golding Phone: 01485 210438 Email: catgolding44@gmail.com
St. Mary's, Burnham Deepdale Churchwarden: Verily Borthwick	Parish Safeguarding Officer: Catherine Golding Phone: 01485 210438 Email: catgolding44@gmail.com
St. Mary's, Holme-next-the-Sea Churchwarden: Ann Rossington	Parish Safeguarding Officer: Sandra Betterton Phone: 01485 525159 Email: sandra.betterton@btinternet.com
St. Edmund's, Hunstanton Churchwarden: Garry Langham	Parish Safeguarding Officer: Garry Langham Phone: 07840 101810 Email: g.langham@btinternet.com
St. Mary's, Old Hunstanton Churchwardens: Steve Rimmer & Paul Baisbrown	Parish Safeguarding Officer: Henk van Welsenes Phone: 01485 533628 Email: henkvanwelsenes@aol.com
St. Andrew's, Ringstead Churchwarden: Kate Bulmer	Parish Safeguarding Officer: Jenny Martin Smith Phone: 01485 525394 Email: jennymartinsmith@hotmail.co.uk
All Saints, Thornham Churchwarden: Janet Needham	Parish Safeguarding Officer: Janet Needham Phone: 01485 512460 Email: adjaneedham@gmail.com
St. Mary's, Titchwell Churchwardens: Susan Bradshaw & Marie Jarvis	Parish Safeguarding Officer: Catherine Golding Phone: 01485 210438 Email: catgolding44@gmail.com

Bishop's Office Contact information

If you have a safeguarding concern or questions about a child or vulnerable adult, you can always contact direct the Diocese of Norwich Safeguarding team. Sue Brice and Peter Sayer are the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers. They can be contacted at:

Email: safeguarding@dioceseofnorwich.org
Phone: 01603 882345
Postal Address: Bishop's House, Norwich NR3 1SB

Or you can contact the National Safeguarding Team safeguarding@churchofengland.org

If you are a child or young person who is anxious or afraid,
you can call Childline free on 0800 1111 or go to the Childline website.

This page last updated 13th October 2024