Whitehaven URC
Safeguarding
The United Reformed Church (URC) is committed to safeguarding in every area of its life and
ministry. Safeguarding is the action taken to promote and protect the well-being and human
rights of individuals.
This means we will:
• Do all we can to create and maintain a safe and caring environment for all people
• Respond promptly and effectively to any form of abuse and neglect, including reporting abuse
to statutory agencies when necessary
• Seek to prevent abuse in any form from occurring. We will seek to identify individuals who
may pose a risk to others and take necessary actions to minimise risk whilst supporting these
individuals in our communities when safe to do so.
If you wish to discuss a safeguarding concern, please contact:
Church Safeguarding Coordinator
Eleanor Pailing
Telephone Number: 07747715836
Email: safeguarding.wurc@outlook.com
Deputy Church Safeguarding Coordinator
Vickie Lipton
Telephone Number: 07715538865
Email: safeguarding.wurc@outlook.com
Synod Safeguarding Officer
Yvette Hansbury-Robinson
Telephone Number: 07827390299
Email: safeguarding@nwsynod.org.uk
To view Good Practice 6, the URC’s Safeguarding Guidance document please click here
For information on safeguarding in the URC North West Synod please click here
For Whitehaven URC’s Safeguarding Policy please click here
