Sharon Gage, Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Please contact Sharon from 9.30am to 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday, on sharon.gage@elydiocese.org, 01353 652706 or 07507 741295

Making Safeguarding Referrals

Please call the Safeguarding Duty Messaging Service: 01353 652747

• Queries about DBS checks, training or recruitment issues should be directed to the appropriate member of the Safeguarding Team. Please do not use the Safeguarding Duty Messaging Service number for these.
• When making a referral by calling the Safeguarding Duty Message Service, please leave a message with your name, telephone number and a brief explanation of the reason for your call. The team member on duty will be alerted to your message and will call you back to discuss your safeguarding referral, offering professional advice and support and together with you agree a plan to manage the next steps.
• In a safeguarding emergency please contact the Police on x999
• Out of hours: To report a safeguarding concern when the Diocesan Office is closed, or when Diocesan Safeguarding Team members are unavailable, you can call the Safeguarding Duty Telephone Number: 01353 652747, which will forward your call to our partners at the 'thirtyone:eight' Helpline. Let them know that you are calling from the Diocese of Ely. (Please note that the Helpline is not available between Midnight and 7.00am.)

The Diocese of Ely Safeguarding Team

All team members have access to emails and are available on their mobile telephone numbers.

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Rebecca Boswell

• Email: rebecca.boswell@elydiocese.org
• Telephone number: 01353 652731
• Mobile Number: 07904 487912
• Hours of work 9am-5pm Monday to Friday

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Sharon Gage (part-time)

• Email sharon.gage@elydiocese.org 
• Telephone number: 01353 652706
• Mobile Number: 07507 741295
• Hours of work 9.30am -2.30pm Monday to Thursday

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Lisa Pearson (part-time)

• E-mail: lisa.pearson@elydiocese.org
• Telephone number: 01353 652738
• Mobile Number: 07990 581267
• Hours of work 9am-5pm Monday to Thursday

Contact the Safeguarding Team for matters of Safer Recruitment, Training, Criminal Record Checks (DBS) and Parish Safeguarding Officer Support

Safeguarding Training and Parish Support Co-ordinator

Sarah King

• E-mail: sarah.king@elydiocese.org
• Telephone number: 01353 652735
• Mobile Number: 0777 666 1798
• Hours of work 9am-5pm  Monday to Friday

Safeguarding Administrative Support - DBS checks

Jackie Williamson (part-time)

• E-mail: safeguardadmin@elydiocese.org 
• Telephone number: 01353 652721
• Hours of work 9am-5pm Tuesday and Wednesday

Safeguarding Administrative Support - Training

Kelly Nott (part-time)

• E-mail: safeguarding.training@elydiocese.org 
• Telephone number: 01353 652744
• Hours of work 10am-2pm Monday to Friday

Further Contact Details

Diocesan Office Correspondence Address

• The Diocese of Ely Safeguarding Team, Etheldreda House, 206 Lancaster Way Business Park, Witchford, Ely, CAMBS, CB6 3NX

In a Safeguarding Emergency

• In a safeguarding emergency please contact the Police or Social Care.

Safe Spaces

• Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
• It is free to access via telephone - 0300 303 1056 (answerphone available outside of opening times), email - safespaces@firstlight.org.uk