The Parochial Church Council of Oxclose Church, Washington, is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults. It has adopted and approved the Church of England policy for promoting a safer church. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. A full text of our safeguarding policy can be found here and the Diocese of Durham’s safeguarding policy can be found here.

If you have any concerns regarding the welfare of a child or adult you should speak to:

Grace Sidney, our Parish Safeguarding Officer
0191 417 3143,
safeguarding@hopefamilychurch.co.uk

or

Gavin Rushton, our Vicar
0191 431 2568
gavin@hopefamilychurch.co.uk

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Concerns can also be raised with Durham Diocese by contacting:

Beth Miller, Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
07968 034075
beth@bethmillerisw.co.uk or beth.miller@durham.anglican.org
Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY

For further information please also see the Diocese of Durham safeguarding page here.