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 Officer for Safeguarding – Carolyn Godfrey
GodfreyC@methodistchurch.org.uk
07534 346374
020 7467 3532
Working Hours – Monday to Thursday.

If you have any queries about DBS checks, safeguarding training, or safeguarding policies, please contact:
Regional Officer for Safeguarding in Training – Rachel Bourne
BourneR@methodistchurch.org.uk
07903 710759
020 7467 5272
Working hours – part time Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday.