The Parochial Church Council of Holy Trinity Church, Swalwell 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. The Parochial Church Council has also adopted and are following the complementary Diocesan Safeguarding Policy for Adults, Children and Young People.  All our policies and associated guidance have been adopted, and can be viewed and downloaded from our Policies page and can be found  here.

To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to Holy Trinity Church, Swalwell please contact either our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Susan Royal mobile: 0739 586 9488, email: swalwellht@outlook.com  or through the Parish Office 0191 488 1553 or 07376 172181, or via email: stmaryswhickham@hotmail.co.uk  

The Diocesan Safeguarding Officer is Mrs Beth Miller. She can be contacted as follows: Address: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY Email: beth@bethmillerisw.co.uk or beth.miller@durham.anglican.org or tel. 07968 034075 

For further information please also see the Durham Diocese Safeguarding Policy 2023