At St. Mary's Church, Riccall, we take our responsibilities towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously.  In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to:

- Promoting a safer environment and culture;

- Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church;

- Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation;

- Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons;

- Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons;

- Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

Should you wish to report a concern or learn more, please contact:

- Sarah Rogerson, Parish Safeguarding Officer on 07841581124 or at [email protected]

- Revd Nick Garside, Priest in Charge on 07962073886 or at [email protected]

You can also find more information on the Diocese of York safeguarding website and contact details for the Diocese Safeguarding Advisor here: https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/safeguarding