St Peter

This Parish has not as yet registered with the Parish Giving Scheme and as such unfortunately you are not yet able to set up a direct debit or make a one-off gift to this Parish. If you would like to in the future, please 'Register your interest' and we will convey your interest onto the Parish.

The parish of Balkwell: St Peter is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Newcastle's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

If you have any concerns or wish to speak to someone about a safeguarding issue for children, adults or vulnerable adults please do not hesitate to contact thefollowing people:

Revd Lee Cleminson, Priest in Charge 0191 2571819.

Or

Mr Keith Armstrong, Parish Safeguarding Officer,

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone:  07847 388314

Diocesan Contacts

Sharon Devlin, Director of Safeguarding:

[email protected]

Jill Thirlaway, Safeguarding Caseworker:

[email protected]

John Hulse, Training & Learning Advisor

[email protected]

Maggi Creese, Lead Officer, Chaplaincy to Survivors:

[email protected]

Matthew Kelley, Safeguarding Administrator

[email protected]

For further information please visit the 'safeguarding' page on our website: www.newcastle.anglican.org/safeguarding

Local Authority Social Services:

North Tyneside Council (0191) 643 2777

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER

PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 999

Further information is available at:

https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/safeguarding/

or

The Church of England Safeguarding website www.churchofengland.org/more/s