The Church in Wales Provincial Safeguarding Policy
Church / Parish / Ministry Area / Mission Area
Name: Merthyr Tydfil Ministry Area
Statement of intent
The Church in Wales is committed to fostering an environment where everyone is able to worship and participate in the life of the church in safety.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
All who work for the Church, including clergy, employees, and volunteers, are regarded by the Church in Wales as persons working in positions of trust within the Church and as such are expected to adhere to the safeguarding policy and associated procedures and practice guidance.
This Policy was adopted by the Trustees on 28th April 2024 and is reviewed annually.
Signed: Mark Prevett Role: Ministry Area Leader
For general safeguarding enquiries, please contact:
The MINISTRY AREA Safeguarding Officer:
Name: Roger Morgan
Contact No: 07852 424154
To talk to someone about a safeguarding concern, allegation or disclosure, please contact:
The PROVINCIAL Safeguarding Officer:
Name: Sharon Ahearn
Contact No: 07301 041937
To report a safeguarding concern, allegation or disclosure to the Provincial Safeguarding Team, please go to:
churchinwales.org.uk/en/safeguarding/reporting-safeguarding-concern
All suspicions, concerns, knowledge, disclosures or allegations of abuse should be reported immediately to the Church in Wales Provincial Safeguarding Team or, in an emergency to the statutory authorities.
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 on 999 – DO NOT DELAY.
If you think that a child or adult is at risk of harm but is not in immediate danger, please call the local authority social services department.
Version 2 - March 2024