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.

HTT Safeguarding Team

Duncan de Gruchy:   Parish Safeguarding Officer  – Adults and Children  Email: safeguarding@trinitytewkesbury.org.uk
Liz Williams:               Safeguarding Officer        – Children
Liz Walker:                  Safeguarding Officer       – Adults and Children

Click here to see the Parish Safeguarding handbook.  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.

To contact  the Gloucestershire Diocese Safeguarding team click here   *Weekend cover is provided by thirtyone:eight. Tel: 0303 003 1111 

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor - Brett Riches Tel: 01452 835516 /07944 680320    Email: safeguarding@glosdioc.org.uk                    

The National Safeguarding Team manages safeguarding cases relating to senior clergy including bishops and deans. Contact safeguarding@churchofengland.org or use the form here

Click here to access 'Safe Spaces',  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.  Tel: 0300 303 1056

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

Click here to access the Diocese of Gloucester Safeguarding portal where you can obtain a basic and foundation safeguarding training by logging in and creating your own password.