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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is central to all that we do. We re-affirm our commitment to safeguarding in every meeting.

If you have safeguarding concern please contact our ministers. Alternatively contact our Regional Officer for Safeguarding.

Superintendent Minister - Rev'd David Payne
01388 778207
david.payne@methodist.org.uk

Minister - Rev'd Rachel Pinkney
07445 189524
rachel.pinkney@methodist.org.uk

Regional Officer for Safeguarding – Carolyn Godfrey
GodfreyC@methodistchurch.org.uk
07534 346374
020 7467 3532
Working Hours – Monday to Thursday.

If you have any queries about DBS checks, safeguarding training, or safeguarding policies, please contact:
Regional Officer for Safeguarding in Training – Rachel Bourne
BourneR@methodistchurch.org.uk
07903 710759
020 7467 5272
Working hours – part time Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday.

Information on Safer Recruitment, Training, Risk Assessments and more can be found at: darlingtonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/safeguarding

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