Safeguarding Church of Ireland

The Church of Ireland acknowledges its duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of all children sharing in its ministry. We are committed to ensuring that safeguarding reflects statutory responsibilities, government regulation and complies with best practice. The Church of Ireland pledges to work alongside parents, carers and statutory authorities to value and support children as important members of our church community, to ensure they have a positive and safe experience in church activities. The Child Safeguarding Policy applies to all church personnel and is recognised in Chapter XVI of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland.

Whom to contact to discuss safeguarding issues which are not related to abuse:

Lambeg Parish Panel Members
1. Brian Bennett Tel 07545 460163
2. Estelle Curry Tel 07734 083310
3. Revd Nicholas Dark Tel 028 9262 1273 (Rural Dean Lisburn)

Who to contact if you have a suspicion, concern, knowledge or allegation of abuse:

RCB Safeguarding Casework Officer Monday – Friday (9:30-5:00)

Anthony Russell Call: 00442897441245 Email: safeguarding@rcbcoi.org
Katie Harrigan Call: 0035314125608 Email: safeguarding@rcbcoi.org

If it is an emergency situation or you do not wish to contact the RCB Safeguarding Casework Officer you can contact:

PSNI 999

If you require social services advice out of hours in regard to a potential safeguarding concern for any child or adult contact: Tel 0044 28 9504 9999

For any other safeguarding queries contact safeguarding@rcbcoi.org