SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding is our commitment to caring and looking after all our people, especially those who are vulnerable.

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Published here is our Safeguarding Policy, as agreed by the Elders (who act as our Trustees) and the Wessex Synod of the URC, with the support of the Southampton Methodist Circuit.  The main part of it is the URC's overall Safeguarding Policy which, as a joint church, it has been agreed that Trinity Church will follow.  The Appendix sections are details of the policy as agreed for the individual circumstances of Trinity Church.

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It may seem lengthy and formal, but it is underpinned by the love we are commanded to show to each other in Christ.  As such, it is also a sign that we take seriously our duty of care to those whom the Lord has entrusted us with - and who put their trust in us.

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The document is published as formally agreed, except for the removal of some items which contain personal details, also some sections which relate to individual agreements (eg specific consent forms for individual events) or circumstances not appropriate to publish here.

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The version shown here was last updated in July 2024, but is reviewed every year.  The last review was completed on
25 July 2024 and the next review will be in July 2025.

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