An Independent Overview Report reviewing the recruitment and appointment of William Scott Farrell at three English cathedrals has been published.
In August 2019, Farrell was jailed for five years for sexual offences committed while employed by the cathedrals in Ely and Rochester. The review also relates to his time employed by Newcastle Cathedral between 2002 and 2008 as Director of Music.
You can read the report and its recommendations here.
A statement from Newcastle Cathedral can be viewed here.
Anyone affected by the findings of the report can visit our safeguarding page for information on where to find help and support.
The Cathedral’s Safeguarding Officer is the Revd Canon Peter Dobson who can be contacted on either 07594 622882 or 0191 232 1939 or via email peter.dobson@newcastlecathedral.org.uk
The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Carol Butler who can be contacted on 07825 167016 or via email c.butler@newcastle.anglican.org
If you have been affected by this or any Church related abuse, free, independent, and confidential support can be accessed via Safe Spaces: https://www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/ or 0300 303 1056.