Four Churches - One Faith Family
We are four Catholic Churches working together, as we follow Christ,
seeking to serve the people of Bilston, Darlaston, Willenhall and Wolverhampton (East Park)
under the Patronage of St. John Henry Newman.
Safeguarding
Parish Safeguarding
As part of that commitment we take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously.
The Parish adheres to the National Policies & Procedures at all times.
Our Parish Wide Safeguarding Representative
(who also sits on the Leadership & Management Teams)
is Miss Marie Ramsbottom.
She can be contacted at: sg.stnewmanparish.wmids@rcaob.org.uk
if you would like to know more or have any concerns.
Each of our four churches also has its own Safeguarding Representative and details for them can be found on the
poster at the back of each church.
Diocesan & National Safeguarding
You can also contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on 0121 230 6240 / safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk
Further details on National Policy and Procedures can be found on the Archdiocese of Birmingham Safeguarding Page.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Privacy Notice
explains how we collect and use information about you if you report any abuse within the Diocese.
If you believe that someone — a child, young person, or adult — is in immediate danger you MUST call the Police on 999.
Non-Church organisations you can turn to:
Call Childline on 0800 111111
You can talk to Childline about anything. No problem is too big or too small. Call them free on 0800 1111 or get in touch online.
Support for those affected by abuse in the Church
Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service for anyone who has experienced abuse in relation to the Church of England, the Church in Wales or the Catholic Church of England and Wales. This could be abuse by someone who holds any role at the church or is linked to participating in a church-led activity or group.
If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can provide you with support. You do not have to have told the police or the church authorities, and you do not have to still be involved with the church. Your information will not be shared without your consent unless you or someone else is in immediate danger.
The Safe Spaces team is available through its helpline and live chat service between Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm,
apart from Thursday when the service is open 12pm-8pm.
Tel: 0300 303 1056
Email:
LiveChat:
Website:
Our Parish is part of the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham
Registered Charity Number 234216
