Safeguarding

Holy Trinity Barnstaple is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm.

Rachel Keenan is the appointed Safeguarding Officer and is the first person to speak to if you have concerns about the welfare of a child or young person:

safeguarding@trinitybarnstaple.org.uk

01271 374240 or 07971 031379.

Safeguarding Policy Holy Trinity 2025 - 2026

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services:

Police- 999 or 101 if not urgent

Local Council Children’s Services/Social Care- MASH 0345 155 1071

Thirtyone:eight (24 hour helpline)- 0303 003 11 11

NHS 111 service (Non Urgent Health Care)- 111

Local General Hospital- 01271 322577

CHILDLINE- 0800 1111

Family Lives helpline (support for families)- 0808 800 222

Care Direct (for adult abuse) Devon County- 0345 155107

Vicar - Rev. Paul Taylor- 01271 631252

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA)- Costa Nassaris- 01392 294969 or 07950 457665

Parish Safeguarding Officer safeguarding@trinitybarnstaple.org.uk - Rachel Keenan - 01271 374240 or

07971 031379