Our parish of Needham Market with Badley is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our Parish Safeguarding Officer.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer Ruth Coomber on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07904 703728 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Karen Galloway (07785621319)/Shelley Thomas- Assistant Safeguarding Officer (07795974734), their email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
Please also see the following document of Local & National Abuse Support Networks available that might be helpful: Poster of Local and National Abuse Support Networks.