Safeguarding
Safeguarding is at the heart of our Christian faith and we take it very seriously. We welcome, value and respect all members of our community and are committed to creating a safe and caring environment.
You can find details of our safeguarding contacts below; please don’t hesitate to contact them if you have any safeguarding concerns. You’ll also find some useful helpline numbers and websites below. In case of an emergency, please ring 999 for the emergency services.
We keep our safeguarding policy and procedures regularly under review, and they are aligned with with the National Safeguarding Team and Diocesan Safeguarding Team guidelines. All relevant members of the community are appropriately trained.
Designated Safeguarding Lead
The Trinity College Designated Safeguarding Lead (children and adults) is Helen Johnson (telephone: 0117 968 2803; email: helen.johnson@trinitycollegebristol.ac.uk).
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
The Trinity College Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (children and adults) is Helen Collins (telephone: 0117 968 2803; email: helen.collins@trinitycollegebristol.ac.uk).
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
The Diocesan Safeguarding Officer is Adam Bond (telephone: 07458 073272; email: safeguarding@bristoldiocese.
Governing Body Safeguarding Representative
The Governing Body Safeguarding Representative is Revd Jon Scamman (telephone: 02475 267839; email: jscamman@cpas.org.uk
Other relevant policies and resources
Bullying and harassment policy
Useful helplines and sources of support
- Bristol City Council children’s services
- Bristol City Council adults’ services
- NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
- Childline – 0800 1111
- Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900
- NAPAC – 0808 801 0331
- Samaritans – 116 123
- Family Lives – 0808 800 2222
- National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
You can find the Church of England’s safeguarding policy here.