Anglesey Benefice Safeguarding Policy

Promoting a Safer Church

In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our Benefice is committed to:

Promoting a safer environment and culture.
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young
people and vulnerable adults within the church.
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other
affected persons.
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

The Benefice will:

Create a safe and caring place for all.
Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults
undertaken in the name of the parish.
Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

Each person who works within this church community agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by the Benefice.

The Benefice Safeguarding Officers are:

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Very Warm Hello!

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at each church at least one Sunday in the month. Please see each church on the 'Our Churches' page for details of when the service are. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you will be greeted by someone who will give you the service booklet and hymn book, they can also answer any questions you may have. Please do let them know if you have mobility challenges and will need communion brought to you.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service. This is a great way to meet our welcoming church members, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Our Service

The main service begins with notices about the benefice. Then follows a time of worship with hymns, prayers, scripture readings, a sermon based on scripture and the Eucharist (Holy Communion).

PICTURE OF SERVICE TO GO HERE

What about my children?

Each church has a children's area with toys and books for the children to play with, we ask that a grown up is with them at all times. Children are also very welcome to be with grown ups in the congregation where they can see and hear everything that is happening.

Children

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week/month, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team please contact our Administrator who will put you in touch with the relevant people.

Leadership


Vicar: Rev'd Max Osborne		Assistant Curate: Rev'd Sian Binley

Associate Priest: Rev'd Keith Morrison

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

Rev'd Max, Rev'd Sian & Rev'd Keith