Committed to Safeguard

Concord Church is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children within our church community, and to encouraging an environment where all people – especially those who may be vulnerable – are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety.  

We are also committed to the implementation of the Church of England and the Diocese of Bristol’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance for the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. For details on our full safeguarding policy click here.

If you have any questions about keeping people safe or are concerned that a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or may be abused or neglected please inform the Safeguarding Officer immediately.

Concord Church Safeguarding Officer:

Contact Pam by emailing safeguarding@concordchurch.co.uk

If you would like to speak with someone outside of the church contact Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Adam Bond, on 0117 906 0100 or adam.bond@bristoldiocese.org

For immediate response, these are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline:

0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours)

Phone if you are worried about a child.

Childline:

0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)

Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

National Domestic Violence Helpline:

0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)