Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
As part of the Church of England, we are committed to the care and nurture of everyone within our church community.
In the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, we follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice.
If you have any questions or concerns about safeguarding within the Redditch Holy Trinity Team, the first person to contact is our Team Parish Safeguarding Officer – Sandra Finch You may feel it is more appropriate to contact the Safeguarding Officer of one of our churches. Please reference to the information provided of the churches specific web pages.
USEFUL CONTACTS ABOUT SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
We take any concerns or reports about safeguarding seriously, and work within the appropriate boundaries of confidentiality relating to privacy and information sharing.
Team Parish Safeguarding Officer
sandrasafe@uwclub.net Sandra Finch tel: 0121 445 6537
Acting Team Rector
Liz Toone
tel: 01905 732 811
Adults and Children’s Social Care, Worcestershire County Council
tel: 0845 607 2000 (out of hours 01905 768 020)
Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm.
National helplines:
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
Childline – 0800 1111
NAPAC – 0808 801 0331
Samaritans – 116 123
Family Lives – 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141
West Mercia Police – 101
