Diocesan Resources and Structure

The Kirton Group team:

Incumbent: In vacancy

Local officer:

Kirton Officer: Graham Brignall

Our Safeguarding Support Case Worker is Gemma. She will offer a listening ear and appropriate advice to individuals who want to tell someone about abuse they have personally experienced, and who wants help to do something to stop the abuse or prevent harm to others or because they just need to talk about their experience.

Our Diocesan Safeguarding Officer is Penny. She offers advice and support to parishes about all aspects of safeguarding, including where there are allegations against parish volunteers or parish officers, and she is responsible for assisting parishes who are supporting known offenders.

Our Bishop’s Safeguarding Adviser is the Head of Department for Safeguarding. Debbie offers support and advice to the Bishop and his senior team and manages the diocesan safeguarding team. She is responsible for the statutory safeguarding functions and her role is defined within the DSA regulations 2017.

Please remember that if you have a serious concern about a child or adult at risk you should contact the Police or the local authority safeguarding team in your area. Please note: you do not need to speak to the diocesan safeguarding team first if the matter is urgent.

Diocesian Safeguarding Contact: 01522 504 070 or safeguarding@lincoln.anglican.org

Emergency: 999

Local Police: 101

Childline: 0800 1111

Stop It Now! (NSPCC): 0808 1000 900

NAPAC: 0808 801 0331

Samaritans: 116 123

Family Lives: 0808 800 2222

Women’s Aid: www.womensaid.org

Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141

Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247

Safeguarding Officer: Graham Brignall 01205 317589