Safeguarding Policy

The Churches of the White Horse Ministry Team (of which Holy Trinity and the Tin Church at Brokerswood are members) take their responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously.  We work in partnership with the Salisbury Diocese to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times.

The parish of Dilton Marsh with Brokerswood, is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies, and we have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). 

WHO TO CONTACT

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact our PSO (or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor):

Sonja Harris - PSO for Holy Trinity Church, Dilton Marsh and All Saints Church (the Tin Church) at Brokerswood.
Email: [email protected]  Telephone: 07974 236040

To speak to a Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, regarding safeguarding concerns:
Email: [email protected]      Telephone: 01722 438651 and press option 2. 
Salisbury Diocese Safeguarding website.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

If you have any immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police (dial 999)

PARISH SAFEGUARDING POLICY

To read our current safeguarding policy, please go to the bottom of the page.

NATIONAL SAFEGUARDING STANDARDS

To read the National Safeguarding Standards, please go to the bottom of the page.

SAFER SPACES (England and Wales)

Free, independent, confidential support for adults affected by church-related abuse. 
Telephone 0300 303 1056 or visit their website


USEFUL CONTACTS - children

Childline – 0800 1111

NSPCC – 0808 800 5000

Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900

Samaritans – 116 123 (for all ages, including Children)

Wiltshire Council Child Protection

USEFUL CONTACTS - other

Coram Family Lives – 020 7553 3080 (for families)

Hourglass – 0808 808 8141 (for older adults)

NAPAC – 0808 801 0331 (Adults)

Refuge, National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 (for families)

Samaritans – 116 123 (for all ages)

Wiltshire Safeguarding Vulnerable People Partnership (Adults)


National Safeguarding Standards_, PDF

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Safeguarding Policy, PDF

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