The Parish of Houghton-le-Spring 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 can be found here http://www.stmichaels-
To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to St Michael’s, Houghton-le-spring please contact either
– the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Ali Young, on 075320036026, aliysafeguarding@gmail.com
– the Parish Priest, Rev’d John Barron, on 0191 584 7657, jwbarron@btinternet.com.
Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Mrs Beth Miller – she can be contacted as follows:
Address: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY
Email: beth@bethmillerisw.co.
Mobile: 07968 034075
For further information please also see the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages: https://durhamdiocese.
Local Authority Social Services: 0191 520 5560 (children) 0191 520 5552 (vulnerable adults).
If there is any immediate Risk or Danger please contact the Police on 999.
Please find the Safeguarding Policy here: Safeguarding Policy