Safeguarding
All involved in the Benefice of Thornbury, Oldbury and Shepperdine work strive to create and maintain safe environments for all that promote well-being, prevent abuse, and create nurturing, caring conditions. We follow the House of Bishops’ guidance and policies and appoint Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO).
The PSO for Thornbury is Chris Verey
Tel 01454446638
Email: vereychris7@gmail.com
The PSO for Oldbury & Shepperdine is Meg Adnams, who Chris Verey will shortly replace.
The PSO works closely with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA), who can be contacted via https://www.gloucester.anglican.org/about-us/safeguarding where you will find a list of diocesan contacts. A list of local authorities and volunteer agencies who can help is posted in each church.
If you have cause to believe that a child or adult may have been or is at risk of being harmed, you should contact either the PSO or DSA. If you have reason to believe that a child is in imminent danger of harm, you must contact the police on 999. You should not speak to the police about an adult at risk unless with that adult's permission.
Please see attached further details for keeping our church family safe.
Data Protection
We take our responsibilities to data protection seriously. Please see our data protection policy and privacy notice and procedures for further information. If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal data, these can be raised with our Parish’s Data Controller:
The Vicarage, 27 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HQ
Email: joyeludlow@outlook.com
The benefice of Thornbury, Oldbury and Shepperdine is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Gloucester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.