Safeguarding 

Safeguarding is a key priority in the life of Holy Trinity Tewkesbury. We recognise that we collectively have a responsibility to keep people safe, protect them from harm and support them in leading a full life both physically, mentally and spiritually. Many people at some point in life are vulnerable this may be due to age, socio-economic factors, ill-health or trauma. By recognising vulnerability and intervening early, either directly or through partnership working, we are better able to reduce risk and improve the physical, mental and spiritual outcomes of those we serve.
We have developed a number of policies and procedures reflecting the Diocese of Gloucester Safeguarding Handbook. Regular safeguarding training supports staff and volunteer practice.  The Parish Safeguarding Officer has a place on the PCC to ensure its members, as Trustees of Holy Trinity, maintain and incorporate safeguarding across Church activity.

Our designated Safeguarding Officers are:

Duncan de Gruchy:   Parish Safeguarding Officer  – Adults and Children
Liz Williams:               Safeguarding Officer        – Children
Liz Walker:                  Safeguarding Officer       – Adults and Children

If you have any concerns about anyone or any aspect of our church life that makes you feel that someone will or is likely to cause harm to others, or someone is likely or will be harmed by what we do, please contact one of our Safeguarding Team.  If someone is in immediate danger - call 999.
 
Alternatively, you could contact:
 
Gloucestershire Diocese
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (Monday to Thursday) - Brett Riches
Tel: 01452 835516 (in office hours) / 07944 680320 (out of hours)*
Email: safeguarding@glosdioc.org.uk
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor - Melanie Biscoe
Tel: 01452 835516 / 07944 680320 (out of hours)*
Email: safeguarding@glosdioc.org.uk
Head of HR & Safeguarding (Judith Knight)
Tel: 01452 835526
Email: jknight@glosdioc.org.uk
*Out of hours cover on weekends is provided by thirtyone:eight – 0303 003 1111
 
National Safeguarding Team
The National Safeguarding Team manages safeguarding cases relating to senior clergy including bishops and deans. Contact safeguarding@churchofengland.org or use the form here
 
'Safe Spaces' for independent support
Safe Spaces (0300 303 1056) is a free and independent support service for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
 

To contact our Safeguarding Team please email safeguarding@trinitytewkesbury.org.uk

We encourage all parents, guardians and carers to read our Safeguarding Policies.

Please see the Diocese of Gloucester website for details of the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.

Click here to see the Parish Safeguarding handbook