Safeguarding
We are committed to ensuring that Holy Trinity Southchurch is a safe place for all.
The Parochial Church Council of Holy Trinity Southchurch has adopted the House of Bishops' Promoting a Safer Church Safeguarding Policy Statement.
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Our Safeguarding Policy can be read by clicking here (pdf)
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Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is Jenny Butler. She can be contacted at church.
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Holy Trinity Church is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford. For further information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Chelmsford click here.
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For information about the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and Safeguarding contacts in the Diocese of Chelmsford click here. Alternatively click here for contact details for Safeguarding organisations and charities.
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The Local Safeguarding Children Board for Southend can be contacted at:
Tel: 01702 215007 (Mon-Thurs: 9am-5:30pm,Friday: 9am-4:30pm)
Tel: 0345 606 1212 (Emergency Duty Team – Out of hours)
Email: C-SPOC@southend.gov.uk
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The Local Safeguarding Adults Board for Southend can be contacted at:
Tel: 01702 215008 (Access Team)
Tel: 0345 606 1212 (Out of hours Referrals)
Email: AccessTeam@southend.gov.uk
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If you believe that somebody is in immediate risk of danger or harm you should call 999 and ask for the police.
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