Safeguarding

The Church adopts all Safeguarding Policies which includes the reporting of all serious incidents (safeguarding and non safeguarding) to the Charity Commission,
ensuring that we act in accordance with the new arrangements
set out in the New House of Bishops guidance.
The church adopts all safeguarding policies and commits to meet all criteria
within the Diocese of Bristol “Safer Recruitment and Guidance and Toolkit”.

Further information can be found on the Diocese of Bristol website:
https://www.bristol.anglican.org/safeguarding-resources/  
Look under Diocese of Bristol Policies and Procedures

The church adopts all safeguarding policies and commits to meet all criteria within the Diocese of Bristol “Safer Recruitment and Guidance and Toolkit”.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Advisor is Adam Bond
email: Adam.Bond@BristolDiocese.org
Tel. 07543 504977

If a child, young person or adult has shared a concern with you or you have
seen something of concern:
If the situation is urgent i.e. there is an imminent risk of harm: contact the
police on 101 or 999 as appropriate or contact the Local Authority Children or
Adults Safeguarding Teams:
Bristol Children’s Safeguarding Team ‘ First Response’
Telephone Number – Monday to Friday 0117 9036444
Bristol Adult Safeguarding Team
Telephone Number Monday to Friday 0117 922 2700
Bristol Safeguarding Team for Children and Adults Out of hours /Weekends
Telephone Number – 01454 615165

Childline is also available and offers support to children. They can be contacted on 0800 1111. https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/

The Diocese of Bristol also has information and support for victims and survivors of abuse. The website link is https://www.bristol.anglican.org/aboutus/safeguarding/victimsandsurvivorsofabuse/