Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm.
Trinity Cheltenham, its PCC and the Senior Leadership Team are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the church.
We believe it’s an honour to be part of such a rich and diverse church family and hold a high value on ensuring that everyone can engage with church life and meet with God in a safe and appropriate way. We share a long-established model of governance and safeguarding which unites church and charity law to ensure proper oversight and transparency for all our ministry and mission. To find out more about the governance structure at Trinity Cheltenham, see below:
To ensure the highest standards possible, Trinity Cheltenham has adopted The Church of England’s policy documents “Promoting a Safer Church” and “The Parish Safeguarding Handbook”. Using these two key documents we have implemented several safeguarding procedures to ensure a robust recruitment, training and monitoring system for all staff and volunteers who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We take the care and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults very seriously. If you are concerned about anything at Trinity, please feel able to speak with our Parish Safeguarding Officer Helen Moss (helen.moss@trinitycheltenham.com) or the Safeguarding Team at the Diocese of Gloucester (safeguarding@glosdioc.org.uk).
We are also aware as a large church we may have people who will be directly impacted by safeguarding concerns and investigations in other organisations, most recently “Soul Survivor”. If you have been impacted personally or have any concerns, we encourage you to contact the Safe Spaces helpline on 0300 303 1056. Safe Spaces 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. Alternatively, contact The Diocese of Gloucester Safeguarding Team or the Trinity Cheltenham Safeguarding Officer as above.
The Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy Statement
“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”
The PCC has issued a Safeguarding Policy Statement confirming their agreement, adoption and implementation of the House of Bishop’s Safeguarding Policy “Promoting a Safer Church” and The Church of England “Parish Safeguarding Handbook”.
View The Parish Safeguarding Handbook
View the Trinity Cheltenham PCC Safeguarding Policy Statement
Safeguarding Team
Helen Moss is the Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) and is the first person to speak to if you have any concerns about the welfare of a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
Helen Moss
Parish Safeguarding Officer
Neville Page-Jones
Safeguarding Support