The Methodist Church is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of its life and ministry. Safeguarding is about the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will:
- promote the welfare of children, young people and adults
- work to prevent abuse from occurring
- seek to protect and respond well to those that have been abused
Our Churches should be a place where all can feel safe. It is everyone’s responsibility to work together to achieve this. The following information aims to support this process, by providing key information of policy, alongside helpful tools which will increase confidence and awareness of the contribution we all must make to build a safer culture. Remember – Promote, Prevent & Protect
Jane Masterman
Laura Tunnacliffe
Naomi Prince
Safeguarding within the District is supported by the District Safeguarding Team (DSG) who meet quarterly to support the DSO, advise on policy, practice and training developments within the district. The DSG is made up of professional or ex-professional members drawn usually from agencies’ related services.
The members of the DSG are currently:
Revd Tanya Short (Independent Chair)
Revd Leslie Newton
Revd Graham Jones
Meg Munn
Bridget Bennett
Sarah Atkin
Deacon Judith Stoddart
Revd Ruth Gilson-Webb
Revd Fran Rhys
Revd Gordon Hayes
Elliot Crippen
Peter Brown