Please note that the Diocesan Safeguarding Team will be on annual leave from the 19th December, as part of Church House’s full closure through the Christmas period.
- If you have an urgent casework matter that requires immediate attention, we would recommend that you contact your relevant Archdeacon’s office, who will be better placed to assist you from now until the 5th January, when the Safeguarding Team will return to operations as normal.
- The safeguarding phone (0191 270 4105) is unlikely to be fully monitored until the 5th January. The phone will be taking voicemails as normal, should you wish to leave us a message to respond to on our return.
- However, our team will continue to monitor our email address and concern referral form on select days through Christmas, should you need to get in touch with us for less urgent matters: safeguarding@newcastle.anglican.org
The Diocese of Newcastle is committed to keeping children, young people, and adults safe. We want everyone, especially those who are vulnerable, to have a safe and supportive place to grow in faith and worship.
Contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team
If you wish to contact the safeguarding team, the best way to do this is by email safeguarding@newcastle.anglican.org or phone 0191 270 4105.
Report a Concern directly to us using our referral form. Queries will be answered during our working hours: Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 3pm.
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.
