Safeguarding

The Methodist Church is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of its life and ministry. Safeguarding is about the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will:

• promote the welfare of children, young people and adults
• work to prevent abuse from occurring
• seek to protect and respond well to those that have been abused

Safeguarding in the North East Region

The North East Region covers the Newcastle and Darlington Methodist Districts of the Methodist Church. Darlington and Newcastle Methodist Districts work together, especially over safeguarding matters.

If you have any concerns, would like some advice, or need to report a safeguarding concern, please contact:
Regional Safeguarding Officer, Carolyn Godfrey
07534 346374
newcastle.darlington@dso.methodist.org.uk

If you have any queries about DBS checks, safeguarding training, or safeguarding policies, please contact:
Assistant Regional Safeguarding Officer, Rachel Bourne
07903 710759
neregsafe.office@gmail.com
Rachel works part-time and flexibly but will respond to your query as soon as possible.