Newport and Carisbrooke with Gatcombe

The Parish of Newport and Carisbrooke sits at the centre, the heart, of the Isle of Wight and includes the county town of Newport. There are three parish churches - St Mary's Carisbrooke, St John's Newport and Newport Minster. The parish of St Olave's Gatcombe is part of the wider benefice.


Our churches

Safeguarding

"Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Peter Whitlock ([email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor ([email protected]). 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."