We are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of our ministry and mission, promoting a safer culture and the welfare of every child, young person and adult. We offer a welcome to all.
The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found in our Safeguarding Policy and on the Church of England’s website and the Safeguarding Pages of the Diocese of Ely website.
Our parish safeguarding policy can be read below:
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer, James Gorick, can be contacted by email at safeguarding@stmarksnewnham.org.
You can also take your concerns to:
- our Vicar, Jim, at revjerobinson@gmail.com
- our churchwardens:
- Nigel, on 07910 242717
- Sarah, at sarahperrywarden@gmail.com
Reporting new safeguarding referrals and concerns
- In a safeguarding emergency please contact the Police on 999
- Contact the Diocesan Safeguarding team via the Duty Phone 01353 652747
Other appropriate Social Care agencies can be contacted via the links on this page.
Children and Adult Services in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire Children’s Services (referrals) Tel: 0345 045 5203 – Out of hours 01733 234724
Cambridgeshire Adult Services (referrals) – Tel: 0345 045 5202 – Out of hours 01733 234724
Safe Spaces
- Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
- It is free to access via telephone – 0300 303 1056 (answerphone available outside of opening times), email – safespaces@firstlight.org.uk
Other Resources and Organisations for Care and Support can be found on the Diocesan Safeguarding web pages.
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