Keeping people safe is everyone's responsibility and should be at the heart of every organisation. At Durham Community Action we provide information, guidance and training on safeguarding to voluntary and community groups.
Trustees within the voluntary sector have a responsibility to ensure their organisation has a safeguarding policy that is regularly updated. Trustees should ensure the organisation has a safer recruitment process and everyone within the organisation can recognise, respond and report safeguarding concerns.
You can view Durham Community Action's Safeguarding Policy here
For more advice on writing a safeguarding policy, updating your current policy or for ways to improve the safeguarding culture within your organisation you can attend one of our training workshops - details can be found here
We regularly give updates on Safeguarding at the Better Together VCS Forum - find out more here
If you have any queries or require any support around safeguarding for your organisation, please contact us on 01388 742040 or by email
Safeguarding Week 2024
Durham Safeguarding Adults Partnership is running a series of online events throughout the week from Monday 18th - Friday 22nd November
Download the planner and book your place on the events
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) is also holding drop-in stalls in three areas. Staff, patients and visitors are all welcome to the stalls.
- Monday 18th November 11.00am - 2.00pm Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham
- Wednesday 20th November 11.00am - 2.00pm West Park Hospital, Darlington
- Thursday 21st November 11.00am - 2.00pm Roseberry Park Hospital, Middlesbrough
Useful Links
Charity Commission Guidance: Safeguarding and Protecting People for Charities and Trustees
Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership
Durham Safeguarding Adults Partnership
