In accordance with the Church of England safeguarding policy, the parishes of the United Benefice of Kirkwhelpington, Kirkharle and Kirkheaton, and Cambo are committed to:
- i) Promoting a safer environment and culture
- ii) Safely recruiting and safeguarding all those with any responsibility related to children, young people - and vulnerable adults within the church
- iii) Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
- iv) Caring pastorally for survivors of abuse and other affected persons
- v) Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse, and other affected persons
- vi) Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others
Our safeguarding policies
| three_kirks_safeguarding_2025-26.pdf |
| Cambo Safeguarding Policy 2025-26 |
Key contacts:
Benefice Safeguarding Lead: Elisabeth Bainbridge - 01670 774560
Diocesan Safeguarding Casework: [email protected]
The Venerable Catherine Sourbut Groves, Archdeacon of Lindisfarne: [email protected]
The Venerable Rachel Wood, Archdeacon of Northumberland: [email protected]
Benefice Safeguarding Lead: Elisabeth Bainbridge - 01670 774560
Diocesan Safeguarding Casework: [email protected]
The Venerable Catherine Sourbut Groves, Archdeacon of Lindisfarne: [email protected]
The Venerable Rachel Wood, Archdeacon of Northumberland: [email protected]
Additional helpful resources:
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline | 0808 800 5000 (free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line | 0800 1111 (free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.National Domestic Violence Helpline | 0808 2000 247 (free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline | 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.Action on Elder Abuse Helpline | 080 8808 8141 (free and open Monday to Friday, 9-5pm).
If you are a survivor of abuse please see this guide:
https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/documents/survivor-leaflet-you-will-be-listened/
More information about safeguarding within the Diocese of Newcastle can be found at:
https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/safeguarding/
You can also contact Northumberland County Council for advice and support in relation to safeguarding:
Children and young people: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Children/Safeguarding.aspx
Vulnerable adults: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Care/Support/Safeguarding.aspx
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline | 0808 800 5000 (free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line | 0800 1111 (free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.National Domestic Violence Helpline | 0808 2000 247 (free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline | 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.Action on Elder Abuse Helpline | 080 8808 8141 (free and open Monday to Friday, 9-5pm).
If you are a survivor of abuse please see this guide:
https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/documents/survivor-leaflet-you-will-be-listened/
More information about safeguarding within the Diocese of Newcastle can be found at:
https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/safeguarding/
You can also contact Northumberland County Council for advice and support in relation to safeguarding:
Children and young people: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Children/Safeguarding.aspx
Vulnerable adults: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Care/Support/Safeguarding.aspx