Safeguarding Policy

Safeguarding means preventing harm to children and adults at risk by protecting them from abuse or neglect.​ Taff Wenallt Ministry Area is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of its life, mission and ministry.​

We will:​

• promote the wellbeing of children and adults at risk​
• raise awareness of safeguarding within the Church​
• work to prevent abuse or harm from occurring​
• seek to protect and respond well to those that have been abused.​

A Copy of the Church in Wales Safeguarding Policy can be found at: https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/safeguarding/provincial-safeguarding-policy-and-procedures/

To talk to someone about a safeguarding concern, allegation or disclosure, please contact the Provincial Safeguarding Officer: Sharon Ahearn – sharonahearn@churchinwales.org.uk – 07301 041937

For general safeguarding enquiries, please contact: Cathryn Barr.

She can be contacted on 029 2061 6527 or email cathrynannebarr@hotmail.com

Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility.​ If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, please call the emergency services now on 999 – DO NOT DELAY.