We commit ourselves to nurture, protect and safeguard all our members, particularly children, young people and adults at risk.  A link to our Safeguarding Policy can be found below.

Please contact one of the following if you have any concerns:

Rev David Biggs, Vicar, tel 01845 526736, rev.david@stoswaldsowerby.org.uk

Amanda Wood, Parish Safeguarding Officer. safeguarding@stoswaldsowerby.org.uk

Doug Gillanders, Churchwarden

Rob Marshall, York Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, tel: 07914 668907, safeguarding@yorkdiocese.org

York Diocesan website: www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/safeguarding

Local Authority Social Services, tel: 01609 780780

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE.

Loving God,

we pray that this church may be a place of welcome,

security and compassion.

Keep us watchful yet caring,

trusting yet ready to question,

that all who worship here may do so

in safety and in the knowledge of your love;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.