Safeguarding
As part of the Christian Church living in the spirit of the Gospel, we are committed to protect and care for everyone in the church community, but especially adults at risk and children.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
The Joint Council of the Bridge Benefice, Coventry, as part of the Church of England within the Diocese of Coventry, are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of its churches. Safeguarding means the action the benefice takes to promote a safer culture.
This means we will promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused.
We will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others, and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.
Everyone associated with churches of The Bridge, who comes into contact with children, young people and adults, has a role to play in safeguarding.
The Bridge will take appropriate steps to maintain a safer environment for all and to practice fully and positively Christ's Ministry towards children, young people and adults; to respond sensitively and compassionately to their needs in order to help keep them safe from harm.
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Reporting a Concern:
Benefice Safeguarding Officer: Susie Elton
Email: susie@thebridgecoventry.org
Benefice Assistant Safeguarding Officer: Lydia Sampson
Email: lydia@thebridgecoventry.org
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Sarah Price
Cathedral and Diocesan Offices, 1 Hill Top, Coventry, CV1 5AB
Office phone: 024 7652 1345
Mobile: 07906 627052
Email: safeguarding@coventry.anglican.org
For more information about safeguarding please contact one of the above, or visit http://www.dioceseofcoventry.org/safeguarding
Click here to download a form for the recording of allegations of abuse or concerns.
You can find our Safer Practice Guidelines using the link below.
For volunteers looking for the training portal, visit: https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/