Safeguarding

 At St Mary Stoke we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact:

Parish Priest: Revd. Sophie Cowan - rev.sophiecowan@gmail.com

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Karen Galloway - 07785621319 

Karen.Galloway@cofesuffolk.org

For Suffolk Diocese's Safeguarding Information: https://www.cofesuffolk.org/promoting-a-safer-church

In the case of an emergency

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police (999) and the local authority. 

In Suffolk you can report a concern about a child by calling: 0808 800 4005. 

And, you can report a concern about an adult using this link: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/care-and-support-for-adults/protecting-people-at-risk-of-abuse/report-abuse-of-an-adult

Free 24/7 Helplines

• Child-line: 0800 1111
• National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
• Samaritans Helpline: 116 123