If you are worried about a child or adult, or that a person may be a risk to others, please contact either:
David Florence (Safeguarding Officer) tel 01924 871710,
or Rev Diane Komorowski tel 07903 044570
or the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (details below) without delay.

If a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires medical attention, call the police and/or social services immediately. For more information about safeguarding, see our dedicated Safeguarding information below

Our parish of St Peters Church and Centre, Stanley is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).

We have formally adopted the Church of England ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement’. This formal statement of adoption can be viewed here

Our Diocese of Leeds’ safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO named above or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (select here). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services