The Diocese of Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults and creating protective and supportive environments where all people, and especially those who may be vulnerable, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey in safety.
We follow the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and adults, and Church of England policy and practice which can be found here.
Please direct safeguarding enquiries to safeguarding@newcastle.anglican.org
Safeguarding team
Sharon Devlin, Director of Safeguarding
s.devlin@newcastle.anglican.org
Tel: 0191 270 4138 / 07386 678250
Jill Thirlaway, Safeguarding Caseworker
Email: j.thirlaway@newcastle.anglican.org
Mobile: 07436220861
John Hulse, Training & Learning Advisor
0191 270 4147 safeguardingtrainer@newcastle.anglican.org
Lisa Wardlaw, Safeguarding Case Worker
Email: caseworker@newcastle.anglican.org
Tel: 07825 167 016
Maggi Creese, Lead Officer, Chaplaincy to Survivors
E-mail: m.creese@newcastle.anglican.org
Tel: 07826 405 972
Matthew Kelley, Safeguarding Administrator
0191 270 4105 safeguardingadmin@newcastle.anglican.org
Safeguarding helpline
PSOs, clergy and volunteers with safeguarding queries can call the safeguarding team on 0191 270 4105 to receive safeguarding advice during normal working hours (Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm).
Safeguarding Strategy 2023 – 2026
This strategy continues the journey towards embedding a strong and positive culture of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the Diocese of Newcastle. We want to build on the progress so far and are passionate about ensuring that all who worship or are engaged with the Church feel safe and listened to when they have concerns. We all have a role to play in achieving this ambition and the voices of victims and survivors are central to our success.
Jackie McHanwell, Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel Chair.
Please find the full safeguarding strategy here.