Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ashford in the Water
Welcome to Holy Trinity, Ashford in the Water.
Regular Sunday Services:
• 1st Sunday in the month at 9:45 am: Lay-led Morning Prayer with robed choir
• 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays in the month at 9:45 am: Parish Sung Communion with robed choir
• 5th Sunday in the month at 10:00 am: Benefice Service (held at Benefice churches in rotation: See "What's On" for current details).
Holy Trinity is part of the Benefice of Bakewell with Over Haddon, Rowsley, Ashford in the Water and Sheldon
The parish of Ashford in the Water, Holy Trinity is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Derby’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
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The Revd Canon Tony Kaunhoven
Safeguarding
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) acknowledges that safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. It will safeguard and protect all children and vulnerable adults for whom it has a responsibility. The PCC will strive to set positive examples of behaviour for all to follow, as well as to promote and prioritise safety. The PCC requires church members, friends, visitors and contractors to promote a welcoming, supportive and safe environment for all children and adults, and where abuse can be disclosed or reported can be reported and support offered
• The PCC will not tolerate any form of abuse. It will adopt and implement procedures to seek to prevent abuse in church related activities and in any outside contact between church members and children/vulnerable adults. It will challenge behaviour and activities that may put others at risk of harm.
• The PCC of Holy Trinity will seek to help leaders recognise signs of possible abuse, and will advise on action to be taken if there is a concern that abuse may have occurred
• Any allegation of abuse will be taken seriously, and the church will respond without delay to any concern raised. The PCC will co-operate sensitively with any investigation by the police and the local authority.
• The church will offer informed pastoral support to anyone shown to have been abused – or falsely accused of abuse. The PCC acknowledges a need to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse and to protect others from unfounded accusations and recognises the importance of understanding the needs of those who have been abused, including their feelings of isolation.
• The PCC acknowledges that information may have to be shared in accordance with the Diocese of Derby guidance on “what to do if you have safeguarding concerns”
Holy Trinity, Ashford in the Water follows the House of Bishops guidance and policies and we have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) Hilary Hull. Our Diocese of Derby’s Safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Lead, Hannah Hogg, who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team 01332 388678