Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

The Catholic Diocese of East Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding in the Church in order to ensure that we maintain peaceful, loving and safe Christian communities in which everybody, particularly young and vulnerable members, can confidently participate.

We have therefore eagerly adopted and implemented the policies and procedures of the Catholic Church of England and Wales, which is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.

We recognise the personal dignity and rights of all vulnerable people, to whom we have a special responsibility.  The Diocese, parishes and individuals in it will: take all appropriate steps to maintain a safe environment for all; practice fully and positively Christ’s Ministry towards children, young people and vulnerable adults; and will respond sensitively and compassionately to their needs in order to help keep them safe from harm.

We liaise closely with statutory agencies to ensure that we: promptly and properly respond to any allegations of abuse; appropriately support any victims; and hold perpetrators to account.

You can contact the Parish Safeguarding Representatives as follows:

Contacts: Edwina Knowles; Michela McNally

Parish Safeguarding Representatives, Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia

Email: safeguarding.saintgeorge@gmail.com

Alternatively, you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Office as follows:

Liam Sainsbury

Safeguarding Coordinator, Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia

Email: safeguarding.coordinator@rcdea.org.uk

Office telephone: 01508 492202

Mobile telephone: 07931 952626

For more information on Safeguarding and policies, please click here.