Safeguarding
Our Safeguarding Commitment
Our parish and the Catholic Diocese of East Anglia are fully committed to safeguarding in order to ensure that we maintain peaceful, loving and safe Christian communities in which everybody, particularly young and vulnerable members, can confidently participate.
The policies and procedures of the Catholic Church of England and Wales are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.
We recognise the personal dignity and rights of all vulnerable people, to whom we have a special responsibility. The Diocese, parishes and individuals in it: take all appropriate steps to maintain a safe environment for all; practice fully and positively Christ’s Ministry towards children, young people and vulnerable adults; and will respond sensitively and compassionately to their needs in order to help keep them safe from harm.
We will liaise closely with statutory agencies to ensure that we: promptly and properly respond to any allegations of abuse; appropriately support any victims; and hold perpetrators to account.
All allegations of abuse reported to the Church in England and Wales are immediately passed on to the police. The Church works closely and cooperatively with the statutory authorities as these allegations are investigated. Following this investigation, which follows UK law, the Church conducts its own internal investigation, following Canon Law.
The safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults is at the heart of the Church’s mission. There is no place in the Church, or indeed society, for abuse – a grievous crime which can affect people for their entire lives. Victims come first.
Safeguarding Contacts
St Luke’s Safeguarding Coordinator: Jacinta Barnicoat
Email: tbc
Safeguarding Coordinator: Mick Thurley
Office Telephone : 020 8505 4199 | Mobile telephone : 07429 215344
Email: safeguarding.coordinator@east-angliadiocese.org.uk
Safeguarding Administrator: Rebecca Bretherton
Telephone:07483 237712
Email: easafeguarding@gmail.com