Horsham PCC Safeguarding Policy: Holy Trinity Church, Horsham.
Our policy commitments are:
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Promoting a safer environment and culture
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Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the Church
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Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
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Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
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Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
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Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
The Horsham PCC agreed and adopted the Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy at its meeting on 22nd September 2022. A full copy of the Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults “Promoting a Safer Church” can be found here.
Our Policies
Chichester Diocese Resources Website
Horsham Team Ministry Safeguarding Policy
Keeping information safe – a guide to good practice
St Marys Horsham PCC Privacy Notice with consent (April 2018 onwards)
An introduction to Church Suite
Our Safeguarding Team
Parish Safeguarding Officer:
Our Holy Trinity Church Safeguarding Officer is the first person to speak to if you have any concerns around the welfare of a child or adult with vulnerability.
Safeguarding Links
Holy Trinity Church Safeguarding Officer
Clare Schofield: E-mail safeguardinght@horshamholytrinity.org.uk
Horsham Parish Safeguarding Officer
Linda Goodwin: E-mail safeguardingofficer@horshampcc.org.uk
Phone 01403 288 895 – please do not include any confidential information in any message you leave on this number
If you would prefer to speak with someone outside the church:
Chichester Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
Colin Perkins: E-mail colin.perkins@chichester.anglican.org
Phone 01273 425792
Approved by Horsham PCC (Parochial Church Council): 30th September 2021