As charity trustees, the Kirk Session of Markethill Presbyterian Church are responsible for safeguarding provision in the congregation. Our commitment to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse and neglect is defined in three separate policies which can be read in full by following the links below.
All our adopted procedures relating to safeguarding children and adults are available by following the links below.
All forms related to our procedures, e.g. for Access NI checks, reporting, consent or risk assessments are available for download here:
Our Safeguarding Team consists of:
Designated Person: Dr Pamela Marshall
Deputy Designated Person: Mrs Ray King
Adult Safeguarding Champion: Mrs Daphne Johnston
Administrative Support: Mrs Pauline Major and Mrs Beth Lipton
Minister: Rev Norman Smyth
Our dedicated safeguarding email address is safeguarding@markethillpresbyterian.co.uk
Further information is available online at presbyterianireland.org/safeguarding
If you are concerned about immediate risk to any child or adult contact the Police Service of NI on the phone number 999
The Kirk Session of Markethill Presbyterian Church adopts the referenced safeguarding policies and procedures of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland as its own, will review them every three years and keep safeguarding as a standing item on the agendas of its meetings.
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