SAFEGUARDING

We recognise the need to provide a safe and caring environment for all people. We acknowledge that anyone can be a victim of abuse in all its forms. We are a member of thirtyone:eight who are an independent organisation that equips churches and other faith groups with the safeguarding tools they need to protect vulnerable people.

We have adopted the procedures set out in our safeguarding policy in accordance with statutory guidance. We are committed to building constructive links with statutory and all other agencies involved in safeguarding.

The policy and appendices are based on the ten ‘Safe and Secure’ safeguarding standards published by thirtyone:eight.

We therefore undertake to:

• Endorse and follow all national and local safeguarding legislation and procedures, in addition to the international conventions outlined above.

• Provide on-going safeguarding training for all our staff and volunteers and will regularly review the operational guidelines.

• Ensure that the premises (The Harbour Totterdown) meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and all other relevant legislation, and that it is welcoming and inclusive.

• Support the Safeguarding Coordinator(s) in their work and in any action they may need to take in order to protect people.

• Not to allow the document to be copied by other organisations.

To access our Safeguarding process and policies, please email safeguarding@lighthousevineyard.org.

To report a Safeguarding concern or incident, please email safeguarding@lighthousevineyard.org. If your concern has to do with a member of staff of Lighthouse Vineyard, please email trustees@lighthousevineyard.org.

SAFEGUARDING TEAM

We work in collaboration with two other Vineyard churches in Bristol to provide the best possible safeguarding practices and expertise. Please contact any of the team below if you have any queries or concerns about safeguarding at Lighthouse Vineyard.

Rebecca Kishtainy

Safeguarding Co-ordinator and Lead Recruiter: rebecca@lighthousevineyard.org

Lis Lung

Deputy Safeguarding Co-ordinator: lis.lung@severnvineyard.org

Or you can contact our safeguarding trustee, Katie Bruce: katiebruce@outlook.com

As a charity, Lighthouse Vineyard also has a board of trustees who share ultimate responsibility for governing the charity and directing how it is managed and run. Our current trustees are Iain Nelson, Ian Watt and Katie Bruce, along with Adam & Rebecca Kishtainy. If you would prefer to get in touch with them, email trustees@lighthousevineyard.org.