Diocese of Carlisle

Diocesan Safeguarding Team


Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Joanna Van Lachterop
Joanna works full-time for the diocese and is available Monday to Friday. If you have a safeguarding concern about an adult or child, please contact Joanna for advice and guidance. The Diocesan Safeguarding Team must also be informed straight away of any safeguarding concerns involving a church officer. A church officer is anyone appointed/elected by, or on behalf of, the Church to a post or role whether they are ordained or lay, paid or unpaid. Joanna is also happy to answer questions, and provide advice, relating to safeguarding policies and procedures. 

T: 07458 016884
E: safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk

Safeguarding Administrator

Kerry Ellis
Kerry works 16 hours per week for the diocese and her day off is a Wednesday. Kerry can be contacted for all safeguarding training enquiries and for general information about the safeguarding services and support within the diocese.

T: 07500 227901
E: safeguarding.administration@carlislediocese.org.uk