Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) has a responsibility to provide scrutiny, support and constructive challenge to safeguarding in the Diocese of Lincoln and Cathedral. DSAP provides independent advice and expertise to the diocese and Cathedral on a number of safeguarding areas including policies, practices and procedures.
A key priority of DSAP is the response to survivors and engaging with the Survivor Network.
DSAP has a responsibility of ensuring accountability through audit, quality assurance and lessons learnt reviews.
For a full overview of DSAP’s responsibilities and scope, Terms of Reference can be found here.
The Diocese of Lincoln Safeguarding Strategy can also be found here and covers the strategic aims. Adherence and progress made in accordance to the Strategy is monitored by a Delivery Plan Review Committee.
DSAP is committed engaging with survivors and victims and to ensure representation on DSAP. The Survivor Network group both provide input into DSAP and receive output from DSAP meetings.
Parish Safeguarding Officer DSAP Membership
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) is looking for a Parish Safeguarding Officer to join the panel for 2026. They will bring a local, parish perspective on safeguarding, and will be a valuable source of knowledge in meetings.
To register your interest, please email felicity.borkertas@lincoln.anglican.org by Friday 19th December 2025. You will be contacted in January 2026.
The DSAP meetings for 2026, are listed further down on this page and commitment for the year is expected.
Please visit the Diocesan DSAP webpage link to gain an understanding of the Function of DSAP:
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel – Lincoln Diocese
Survivor Network and DSAP
More information on survivor support can be found here including the Diocese of Lincoln Survivor Strategy. If you would like more information on how you can engage with the Survivor Network please contact the Safeguarding Advocate on either 01522 504070 or email safeguarding@lincoln.anglican.org
Membership:
Sally Hodges – DSAP Chair
Jack Redeyoff – Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
Andrew Holmes – Diocesan Secretary
The Reverend Nick Nawrockyi – Senior Chaplain to the Bishop of Lincoln
Gemma Marks-Good – Safeguarding Advocate
Lynsey Norris – Assistant Diocesan Director of Education
Felicity Borkertas – Safeguarding Administrator
Sophie Bamber – Lincoln Cathedral Safeguarding Officer
Rowena King – Safeguarding Lead for Lincoln Cathedral
Independent Members
Dianne Slapp – Community Action Strategic Lead (Voluntary Centre Services)
Emma Coleman – Police Inspector for the Safeguarding Hub Lincolnshire Partnership
Olivia Laking – Safeguarding Adults Board Manager, North Lincolnshire
Associate Members
Angela Dobson – Volunteer Centre Services (VCS) Representative. Angela attends when Dianne is unavailable.
Cliff Fairhurst – Police Inspector for the Safeguarding Hub Lincolnshire Partnership. Cliff attends when Emma Coleman is unavailable.
Future DSAP dates:
Thursday 27th of November 2025 at Edward King House, Minster Yard, Lincoln
Tuesday 10th of March 2026 at Edward King House, Minster Yard, Lincoln
Tuesday 16th of June 2026 at Edward King House, Minster Yard, Lincoln
Tuesday 15th of September 2026 at Edward King House, Minster Yard, Lincoln
Tuesday 8th of December 2026 at Edward King House, Minster Yard, Lincoln