Safeguarding
When you need help or someone to speak to.
The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church.
We understand that talking to someone about abuse can be difficult and distressing, but our Child Protection Officers and Vulnerable Adult Protection Officers are here to help you.
If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from our Safeguarding Officers or if necessary Adult Social Services (0344 8008020), Children’s Advice and Duty Service (CADS) (0344 8008020) or the Police (101). In an emergency, always call 999.
Below are details of who you can contact in each parish as well as links to other organisations who can assist you.
Child Protection Officers, responsible for the safeguarding of children.
Reepham, Salle, Thurning and Wood Dalling
Rachel Richmond, Tel: 01603 871000 Email: rachel.42rr@btinternet.com
Alderford, Attlebridge
Virginia Furness, Tel: 01603 860786 Email: v.furness786@btinternet.com
Great Witchingham, Little Witchingham
Kirsty Gray, Tel: 01603 871623 Email: kirstygray26@icloud.com
Swannington
Pam Smith, Email: pamela.msmith@btinternet.com
Weston Longville
Kirsty Gray, Tel: 01603 871623 Email: kirstygray26@icloud.com
Bylaugh, Elsing, Lyng and Sparham
Joy Kiddell, Email: joykiddell@gmail.com
Helena Riches, Email: helena.riches@gmail.com
Vulnerable Adult Protection Officers, responsible for safeguarding vulnerable adults
Reepham, Thurning and Wood Dalling
Susie Hall, Tel: 01603 879194 Email: susiehall2018@gmail.com
Salle
Ruth Fry, Tel: 01603 544624
Alderford, Attlebridge
Virginia Furness, Tel: 01603 860786 Email: v.furness786@btinternet.com
Great Witchingham, Little Witchingham
Kirsty Gray, Tel: 01603 871623 Email: kirstygray26@icloud.com
Swannington
Pam Smith, Email: pamela.msmith@btinternet.com
Weston Longville
Kirsty Gray, Tel: 01603 871623 Email: kirstygray26@icloud.com
Bylaugh, Elsing, Lyng and Sparham
Joy Kiddell, Email: joykiddell@gmail.com
Helena Riches, Email: helena.riches@gmail.com
Please see our Policies and Documents page for further Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Diocese of Norwich Safeguarding information can be found here:
https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/training/safeguarding
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Sue Brice, Tel: 07958 377079 Email: sue.brice@dioceseofnorwich.org.uk
The Church of England Safeguarding information can be found here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/promoting-safer-church-safeguarding
Other people who can help:
Childline
You can talk to us about anything, no problem is too big or too small. Childline is open to all children and young people. Call free on 0800 1111 or visit the website here
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline:
If you are concerned about a child, call 0808 800 5000 (lines are free and open 24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline:
Free, confidential advice is available to elderly people and their families. Call 080 8808 8141 (lines are open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Leeway Domestic Abuse and Violence Services
Free, confidential advice and support for women, men, children and parents in abusive relationships. Based in Norfolk, lines are open 24 hours a day 0300 561 0077 or email referrals@leewaynwa.org.uk
Samaritans
If you are struggling to cope or need someone to talk to call 116123. Lines are free, confidential and open 24 hours a day.