Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from their creation in God's own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God's re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things, this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.
The Parish of Bracknell – Holy Trinity and Mosaic – is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community, and especially of children, young people and adults who may be vulnerable.
Who to contact
If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or an adult connected with our churches, please speak to one of our Parish Safeguarding Officers:
- Nathalie Davy-Bramman – Parish Safeguarding Officer:
btm-safeguarding@bracknell-parish.org - Sam Leach – Assistant Parish Safeguarding Officer (Mosaic):
safeguarding-mosaic@bracknell-parish.org
Diocese of Oxford Safeguarding Team. For urgent safeguarding concerns, call 01865 208 295 or email safeguardingreferrals@oxford.anglican.org, Monday to Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9am – 4.30pm.
Out of hours. Outside these hours, for urgent concerns of a safeguarding nature you can contact the independent safeguarding charity Thirtyone:eight on 0303 003 1111 for confidential advice, guidance and support.
In an emergency, or if you believe someone is in immediate danger, always call the police on 999.
Our safeguarding policy
The following policy was adopted by our Parochial Church Council (PCC) on 6 November 2025 and is reviewed at least annually. In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy, our church 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.
To put this into practice, the Parish will:
- Create a safe and caring place for all.
- Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer 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, so they 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 Team and statutory agencies immediately.
- Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, or 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 reviewed annually.
- Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.
Every person who works within this church community agrees to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by the church. We observe Safeguarding Sunday each year.
Download our full Safeguarding Policy.
Useful resources
The following national resources may also be helpful:
- Promoting a Safer Church – read here
- Church of England safeguarding – read here
- Diocese of Oxford safeguarding – read here
Get in touch
If you have any concerns about safeguarding in our parish, or would like to speak with a Parish Safeguarding Officer, please get in touch using our contact form.