Safeguarding
Making the North West England District safer for all
We are committed to creating safe spaces where all can know the love of Christ Jesus and to developing a positive and strong safeguarding culture throughout the District. If you have any questions or queries about how we keep our members, staff and volunteers safe, then you have come to the right place. The tabs below have been designed to support you in finding what you need, but please get in touch if you have any questions.
Contact Information for the Safeguarding Team
Each Mission Area has an aligned Regional Officer for Safeguarding, whose contact details are below. To contact a Regional Safeguarding Officer in the North West England District by phone, please use the contact details below.
Lancashire Mission Area
Jack Watson – Safeguarding Officer
Email: watsonj@methodistchurch.org.uk
Tel: 020 7467 5122
Mobile: 07791 036801
Greater Manchester Plus Mission Area
Helen Bolton – Safeguarding Officer
Email: boltonh@methodistchurch.org.uk
Tel: 020 7467 5114
Mobile: 07799 902 573
Cumbria Mission Area
Jill Riley – Safeguarding Officer
Email: rileyj@methodistchurch.org.uk
Tel: 020 7467 5212
Mobile: 07799 900 469
Liverpool Plus Mission Area
Linda Locke – Safeguarding Officer
Email: lockel@methodistchurch.org.uk
Phone: 020 7467 5246
Mobile: 07341 773728
Safeguarding resources
Safeguarding Webinar
The below webinar provides updates and information on how you can support those within your faith community who experience mental ill health or dementia issues.