Partnerships
Safeguarding works best when organisations work together
We want to strengthen what already exists locally — not duplicate it.
Who we work with
Partners across the North East
- Community and voluntary organisations
- Charities and specialist support services
- Schools, colleges and youth provision
- Faith groups and community centres
- Local businesses and employers
- Housing, health and public services
Our Model
Recognise, Listen, Connect, Escalate, Learn
Recognise
Help communities understand what risk and vulnerability can look like.
Listen
Create safe opportunities for people to raise concerns and be heard.
Connect
Identify the appropriate support, organisation or service.
Escalate
Where necessary, encourage concerns to be passed through the appropriate professional or statutory pathway.
Learn
Use evidence, experience and community feedback to continually improve.
What partnership looks like
Practical ways to work together
Shared awareness activity
Joint campaigns, community forums and events that raise safeguarding awareness locally.
Referral and signposting routes
Clear, agreed pathways so people are connected with the right support quickly.
Training and capacity building
Working together to build safeguarding confidence across staff, volunteers and community members.
Venue and community reach
Hosting drop-ins, forums or outreach in trusted community spaces.
All partnership working is governed by clear boundaries, appropriate information sharing practices and respect for the statutory responsibilities of professional services.