SAFEGUARDING

We recognise the need to provide a safe and caring environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults. We acknowledge that children, young people and vulnerable adults can be the victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and neglect.

We accept the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant of Human Rights, which states that everyone is entitled to “all the rights and freedoms set forth therein, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status”.  We also concur with the Convention on the Rights of the Child which states that children should be able to develop their full potential, free from hunger and want, neglect and abuse.  They have a right to be protected from “all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s), or any other person who has care of the child.”

We have therefore 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 its workers and will regularly review the operational guidelines attached.

  • Ensure that the premises 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 children and vulnerable adults.

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

If you would like a copy of the full Safeguarding policy at Field Vineyard, please email safeguarding@field.church

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 Field Vineyard Church.

  • THOMAS HOPE

    INTERIM SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR AND LEAD RECRUITER

    safeguarding@field.church

  • JESS PEDERSEN

    DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR

    jess@field.church

  • SALLY SPENCER

    LEAD RECRUITER

As a charity, Field Vineyard Church 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 Jacqui Crawley, Claire Nelson, Barney Mead and Tom Hope, along with Caleb & Jess Pedersen. If you would prefer to get in touch with them you can email trustees@field.church

Report a Concern

You can report a concern to the safeguarding team listed above, or use this form which will be directed to the Safeguarding Co-ordinator.