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

We will do this by:

• Implementing energy saving initiatives, as detailed in our Green Audit
• Identifying a strategy for delivering a Solar PV installation
• Support the local community to participate in the Bristol Green Capital year
• Provide a venue for Green Capital events

Following the recommendations of the green audit undertaken by UWE graduates in 2014 year, we have set short and long term goals to make our Grade II* listed building and charity more ecologically sound.

Short term goals have already been set in motion, such as the switch from traditional lighting LED lights in all our halls, workspaces and outdoor spaces and switching to a green energy provider. The Trinity Centre has an Energy Performance Certificate rating of C - considerably higher than similar historic buildings, which have an average rating of D. Recent installation of a new boiler and Building Management System (BMS) system, insulation works to the loft alongside the LED lighting has led to a very good rating being achieved for the style of building.

Other actions such as staff training and public awareness are an on going commitment. We are encouraging our visitors to show a positive attitude towards keeping green, such as having recycling points. Through leading by example, we hope to increase local people’s awareness of what can be done. These actions will be combined with workshops and activities around recycling, permaculture and keeping green Trinity will continue to work within the community to build awareness around green issues.

Long term we aim to install solar panels on the premises and implement ongoing improvements within the building to reduce energy loss. We are seeking funding to become more self-sustainable and use less energy within the building. One example of this would be our goal to replace the acrylic coverings to the original stain glass windows with double glazing, to help better insulate the building.

As well as directly developing the building Trinity aims to develop new and improve existing projects based around sustainability and keeping green. We plan to do this by continually supporting and working with local art projects such as Litterati who held a week's residence in 2014 at Trinity. The project was a culmination of local artists running free daily workshops for young people based around the idea of re-using items that would be traditionally seen as rubbish. This project educated young people about the amount of waste that is produced as well as ways to re-use and prevent so much waste.

We will continue to support 'green' or 'eco' themed conferences and workshops held within the venue offering advice about local resources such as catering and transport links in addition to offering a discounted rate for charities and non-profit green organisations.

We will also evolve our own projects, investing more time into supporting flagship projects such as our Garden Project and Arts West Side. As part of the Bristol 2015 programme we will be delivering the 'Grow It...Cook it...Eat It!' project, to educate, support and involve people within the community in the Green Capital agenda, targeting hard to reach groups as well as the wider community.

Keep an eye out on our website to find out more about this and other projects!

Discussing issues raised in performances is a key part of our IGNiTE programme. Here Keisha Thompson and Eshiva Wright take part in a post show talk back (photo @ Jessica Bartolini)

Freedom of Expression Statement

Trinity offers a safe environment where people can come together to celebrate, find joy and make fond memories and to enable this it’s vital for everyone to feel empowered for who they are. In line with our vision - creative expression for all - we seek to uphold the right of everyone to experience and express diverse visions and perspectives.

As a multicultural centre, we are committed to providing people from different backgrounds and communities with positive shared experiences. We want to make sure The Trinity Centre is an inclusive space where everyone can enjoy music, art and freedom of expression.

Through seeking to amplify the voices of diverse artists and under-represented groups, there may be times when a Stakeholder’s personal or religious beliefs may not fully align with those of other Stakeholders and Trinity Representatives.

Trinity does not take a moral position on intersectional matters of belief. Where possible and within the law, Trinity will seek to remain neutral to ensure all people and communities can feel included. We will not censor artists in response to competing moral interests or political or ideological pressure.

We are an anti-discrimination organisation and we want to make sure The Trinity Centre is a safe space where people are free to be themselves. We do not tolerate hate, discrimination or harassment and we will not work with artists or groups where it is found their behaviour is intended to provoke division or negate the enjoyment of the freedom of others, in line with the law and our Code of Conduct and our policies.

If or when controversies arise from Trinity platforming an artist or exhibiting their work, we welcome public discussion and debate, with the belief that such discussion is integral to artistic and creative freedom.

We encourage anyone to contact us if they have a concern about a particular artist, event or activity.

Treat people with respect and dignity when at Trinity (photo from Trinity Garden Party 2018 @ Jessica Bartolini)

Code of Conduct

We want to make sure The Trinity Centre is a safe space where everyone can enjoy music, art and freedom of expression, and be themselves, free from hatred and harassment.

To achieve this, we ask everyone coming to the Centre to act in line with our Code of Conduct. This means: upholding Trinity’s ethos and values; treating everyone fairly, mutual respect and dignity; equality of opportunity, inclusion and cooperation; toleration, appreciation and positive communication.

Types of behaviour not permitted on our premises include, but are not exclusive of: bullying; rudeness or disrespect towards staff, volunteers or other visitors; homophobia; intimidation or threatening behaviour; obscene language; racism; sexism or harassment; theft; violence and abuse (both physical and mental).

CLICK HERE TO READ AND SIGN OUR CODE OF CONDUCT:

If you see or experience any unwanted attention, contact, bullying, harassment, or behaviour of any kind that makes you uncomfortable, please speak out and notify our staff immediately.

Sexual harassment, acts of aggression, racism, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, religious bigotry or hatred and discrimination of any kind are not permitted. Anyone found to be committing such acts will be removed from the venue.

Trinity's Code of Conduct applies to everyone using the Centre. After an event, if you would like to share feedback - good or bad - or to report an incident please get in touch or call 0117 935 1200 and speak to a member of our team.

To give feedback regarding your experience at Trinity - good or bad - please get in touch.

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