Safeguarding

Holy Trinity believes that safeguarding is the responsibility of everybody and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those who are vulnerable (children, young people, vulnerable adults). We expect all of our staff, volunteers and those who use our premises to share this commitment and value the support of those who worship here in achieving this. If you have any concerns, please contact our safeguarding officer, Joye Manyan: olnamanyan@yahoo.co.uk; 020 8245 5048.

To view the PCC’s statement of adoption of the House of Bishops safeguarding policy statements, please click here. In addition, please see the annual PCC Re-adoption certification, which can be found here.

Joye Manyan – Holy Trinity Parish Safeguarding Officer

We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing to you and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you. Therefore here are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 ( free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, you can contact the London Diocese Safeguarding Helpline (9am to 5pm) on 020 7932 1224.

Out of hours advice can be sought from the Thirtyone:eight helpline on 0303 003 1111, selecting option 2. Thirtyone:eight is an independent charity which works in close partnership with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team (DST). The DST receives notification of any advice given by Thirtyone:eight.