Holy Trinity Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
The leadership of Holy Trinity Church Nailsea, along with the wider Church of England, its Archbishops, Bishops, clergy and leaders, are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.
Safeguarding means action to promote a safer culture. This means we will promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused. We will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others, and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.
If you have a safeguarding concern
The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of the whole Church. Everyone who participates in the life of the Church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.
(Adapted from the House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ safeguarding policy statement.)
Our Safeguarding Officer is Mary Southwood; you can email her at safeguarding@htnailsea.org.uk . If you have any concerns, please email her or speak to her at one of our acts of worship. You can also speak to our Rector/Senior Minister James Packman.
More information from the Diocese of Bath and Wells can be found here.
Mary has substantial experience in her Safeguarding role. If you have any comment of concern please talk to or email her with what will be treated as confidential information. Only involving people who can help resolve the issue.
If you have a concern Contact Mary on details above or contact via the Church Office 01275 853 227 or the Rector, Revd James Packman, Tel No. 01275 540223
If it is a matter concerning immediate risk to a Child Young Person or Vulnerable Adult you should contact the Police on 999 or 101 or the Local Authority Social Care Service on 01275 588 088.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Manager is Ben Goodhind and he can be contacted on 01749 588917, email ben.goodhind@bathwells.anglican.org
Details of the Diocesan Safeguarding team can be found on https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/diocese/safeguarding
Other support organisations:
Safe Spaces is an independent and confidential support service for adults who have been abused by someone in the Church. If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can support you. Call our free helpline 0300 303 1056 or email safespaces@firstlight.org.uk. Opening hours Mon- Fri- 9am-9pm, Sat- 9am-1pm, Sun- 1pm-5pm.
The following organisations can also provide support for those suffering abuse:
Childline 0800 1111 (for children)
NSPCC (call Childline)
Silverline 0800 4 70 80 90 (for older people)
Family Lives (formerly Parentline) 0800 800 2222
Somerset Domestic Abuse Service 0800 69 49 999
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 200 0247
Action On Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141
The Survivors Trust 0808 801 0818
Stop it Now 0808 1000 900
Samaritans 116 123 (free)
Minister and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors (MACSAS) 08088 01 03 40
Survivors Voices
Survivors Network
To read Holy Trinity Safeguarding Policy click on link here