Safeguarding Policy

Havenbrook Community Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We take our responsibilities seriously and expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.

Key Principles

• The welfare of children and adults at risk is paramount
• All children and adults at risk have the right to be protected from abuse and neglect
• All concerns and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately
• All staff and volunteers will receive appropriate safeguarding training

Recruitment & Training

All staff and volunteers who have direct contact with children or adults at risk undergo appropriate DBS checks. Safeguarding training is provided during induction and refreshed annually.

Reporting Concerns

If you have a safeguarding concern about anyone connected to Havenbrook Community Support, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead immediately via hello@havenbrook.example.org or call 01632 960 019.

In an emergency, always call 999. You can also contact your local authority safeguarding team or the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000.

Review

This policy is reviewed annually by our Board of Trustees. The current version was approved on 1st January 2025.