Safeguarding.

At St Paul’s Barrow we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all. Safeguarding is an expression of Christ’s love for everyone we encounter.

Promoting a Safer Church.

St Paul’s Barrow is committed to making sure that everyone can worship and grow in Christ safely.
 
We have a Safeguarding Officer appointed by the PCC who works closely with the Minister and churchwardens to make sure that St Paul’s remains a safe place for children and adults, including those who are vulnerable.

Any safeguarding concerns, including those regarding children, young people or vulnerable adults, should be reported to the Safeguarding Officer as soon as possible and will always be dealt with quickly and sensitively with support for additional services as necessary.
 
The PCC has adopted ‘Promoting A Safe Church' for our church safeguarding policy and it can be downloaded here.
 
Our Safeguarding Officer is Tracy Graham. Click on her photo to get in touch.

Tracy Graham Safeguarding Officer St Pauls Church Barrow

Tracy Graham

Safeguarding Officer

You can also contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team for Carlisle Diocese by calling Joanna Van Lachterop (07458 016884) or email: safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk. Joanna’s working days are Monday - Friday.

If you are concerned about a vulnerable adult, please contact the Adult Social Care team at Westmorland & Furness Council on 0300 373 3301 or Out of Hours on 01228 526690.
 
If you are concerned about a child, please contact the Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Hub on 0300 373 2724.
 
If you believe a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires medical attention, please contact the emergency services on 999.

If you have a complaint about safeguarding in our diocese, we have a diocesan Complaints Procedure and a Whistleblowing Policy.

Helplines

  • NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child and need advice or guidance on what to do.
  • Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse or need help to report.
  • Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
  • Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
  • Victim Support Cumbria: 0300 303 0157.  Emotional and practical advice to help people affected by crime in Cumbria.