Safeguarding at Trinity

Our commitment to safeguarding

At Trinity, we believe everyone has the right to feel safe and supported. We take the safety and wefare and Safety of Children, Young People, and Adults at Risk very seriously.

We follow clear safeguarding and child protection policies, processes and procedures to help keep everyone safe while taking part in our activities, events and programmes.

What to do if you have a concern

If you, your child, or someone you know feels unsafe or has a concern, no matter how small, please speak to a member of staff. All staff and relevant volunteers are trained to help if someone has a concern.

You can also ask to speak with our Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputies.

We will always:

• Listen to your concern
• Take it seriously
• Act in line with our safeguarding policy, processes and procedures

How to report a concern

We encourage anyone with a safeguarding concern relating to Trinity's activities to report this, no matter how minor:

• If the concern is urgent and someone is at immediate risk, call 999

• For all other concerns, follow Trinity’s procedure and contact a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) via welfare@trinitybristol.org.uk

• Anyone can make a direct report to Bristol's First Response via 0117 903 6444 (Monday–Friday) or by calling 01454 615 165 (Out of Hours)

• You may also call the NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 for confidential advice

Safeguarding contact

If you have a Trinity related safeguarding concern or question, please contact:

Emma Harvey, CEO and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

welfare@trinitybristol.org.uk / 0117 935 1200