Domestic Abuse Resources & Training

Churches Together in Cumbria:

acknowledges that domestic violence is an affront to the Christian Gospel.

resolves to work towards making all our churches safe places where those who experience or have witnessed domestic violence can find sanctuary and informed help.

calls on churches and congregations to be aware of the signs of domestic violence, the support available for victims, families and perpetrators and

urges every local congregation to break the silence about domestic violence.

The Mothers’ Union has some very useful resources for raising awareness about domestic abuse and violence in our churches, and supporting victims and survivors better on their website:
https://www.mothersunion.org/riseup

Churches Together in Cumbria has held 21 very successful training days for clergy and pastoral carers, in association with the organisation Let Go, leading to the appointment of 14 Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Champions across the county.

Training is currently available for new Champions through Impact Housing across Cumbria. You can download more information about that training, upcoming dates and how to book here:
https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/eLibrary/Content/Internet//537/6683/6688/6938/4235491658.pdf

Please make contact with one of the Champions in your area if you would like any support around this issue.

North Cumbria

Rev Tim Cooke: tim.cooke@methodist.org.uk; 01768 890464

Rev Eleanor Hancock: eleanor.hancock@sky.com; 01228 527106

Kath Queen: kath@communityreach.org; 01228 599 426

Irene Roberts-Green: roberts-green@irene0.orangehome.co.uk

Anne Brown: annelongmarton@aol.com; 017683 61456

West Cumbria

Emma Bater: emma@christcentral.co.uk; 01900 606989

Anne Denwood: annedenwood@sky.com

Pat Nelson: maggiepatnelson@hotmail.com

Rev Nicki Pennington: nickipennington@rocketmail.com; 01900 825876

South Cumbria

Beryl Hollowell: bmhollowell@msn.com

Charles Howarth: c-howarth2@sky.com

Anne Pettifor: anne.pettifor@btinternet.com; 015242 71904

Brec Seaton: seatonb@methodistchurch.org.uk; 07799 900469

Pauline West: 07719 666992

In an emergency always phone 999: Cumbria Police are trained to deal appropriately with situations of domestic violence. They take the issue very seriously and have specially trained and dedicated staff.