Thank you for looking at our web site and we hope that you will be able to join us in our worship. The latest letter from the Rectory can be found here.
We are a church that
• wishes to share the love of Jesus with others.
• values the Bible as our authority and guide in life.
• welcomes those who feel lost, excluded or alone.
• has prayer at its heart
• wants all people to be an active part of God’s glorious work.
• is willing to engage with a changing world.
Our Staff
Priest-in-Charge: Rev'd Andrew Doarks
email: sudburyrector@gmail.com
phone: 07970 495654
Administrator: Claire Walker
phone: 07776 955306
email: parishsecretary@stgregspcc.uk
For information about the history of the building:
The restoration building work has been completed thanks to National Lottery Heritage funding.
For information about booking the Church Hall:
Safeguarding
Our parish of All Saints' with Ballingdon and Brundon is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officer Steffen Morgan - Fisher sudburypso@icloud.com or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or safeguarding@cofesuffolk.org 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.
Safeguarding policy:
The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 19/11/2024.
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to:
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- Promoting a safer environment and culture.
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- Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
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- Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
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- Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
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- Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
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- Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
The Parish will:
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- Create a safe and caring place for all.
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- Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
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- Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
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- Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
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- Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
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- Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
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- Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
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- Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
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- Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
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- Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
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- Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.
Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.
This church appoints Mr Steffen Morgan-Fisher as the Parish Safeguarding Officer
Incumbent Reverend Andrew Doarks
Churchwardens Mrs Jane Penson & Mr David Webb
Date: 24th November 2024