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The Diocese of East Anglia is pleased to welcome Donna Wright as our new Safeguarding Administrator. Donna takes over the role from Rebecca Bretherton, who has retired after faithfully serving in the post – though Donna hopes we’ll still see plenty of her around.
With a passion for protecting the vulnerable and a deep appreciation for the importance of safeguarding, Donna is excited to join the Diocese Safeguarding team. “I’m really looking forward to carrying on the good work that has already been done and to maintaining the Diocese’s strong reputation in safeguarding,” she says. “Most of all, I’m excited to meet everyone as I begin this journey.”
Donna brings with her a rich and varied background. She trained professionally as a dance teacher at the London College of Dance & Drama, with her first post taking her overseas to Kuwait. After returning to the UK, she continued to teach until starting a family, at which point she moved into more family-friendly roles.
Her career path led her through a variety of roles in industry, commerce, education and eventually into administration and HR. Alongside these professional shifts, Donna found herself consistently involved with safeguarding — both directly and indirectly — especially through her work with children. At one point, she even returned to the classroom, teaching dance and qualifying as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
When asked what professional achievement she is most proud of, Donna says: “Juggling work while raising a family. It’s not always easy, but it’s been incredibly rewarding.”
As she begins her new role, Donna is especially eager to embed the importance of safeguarding throughout the Diocese. “It’s something we all need to be aware of – in every place, in every role. It’s about being attentive, noticing what’s going on around us, and acting with kindness and care.”
Outside of work, Donna’s literary tastes range from the classic to the heart-warming – citing 1984 by George Orwell and Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney as her favourites. When asked about hidden talents, she cheekily replied: “None that I will tell you about for publication!”
The best advice she’s ever received? “Be true to yourself and always be kind.”
We warmly welcome Donna into her new role and look forward to the energy, compassion and dedication she brings to safeguarding across our Diocese.
