1. Safeguarding

The Methodist Church takes Safeguarding very seriously and is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of its life and ministry. Safeguarding is about the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will:

• promote the welfare of children, young people and adults
• work to prevent abuse from occurring
• seek to protect and respond well to those that have been abused.

At Marlborough Road church we have a trained Safeguarding Officer, together with a Circuit Co-Ordinator and a District Safeguarding Officer. All of our paid staff, Clergy, local church officers, Local Preachers and those working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are required to have on-going Safeguarding Training and a current DBS check.

Domestic Abuse

The Methodist Church holds that domestic abuse in all its forms is unacceptable and incompatible with the Christian faith and a Christian way of living. It is committed to being a safer space for all. This means ensuring that members of the Methodist Church have an awareness and understanding of domestic abuse, and know how to respond appropriately and effectively. When victims disclose abuse, they can expect to be listened to, taken seriously, supported and referred to local professional services, as appropriate.

For any concerns or questions you might have, in the first instance contact: Clare Taylor (admin@banburycircuit.org.uk: 01925 257193) who would be interested to talk to anyone who has concerns about any Safeguarding matters within Marlborough Road Methodist Church or our Minister Revd David Alderman (super@banburycircuit.org.uk. )

You can also contact the District Safeguarding Officer via the Northampton Methodist District website (https://www.northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/safeguarding67901/northampton-district-safeguarding-/)  or The Methodist Church Safeguarding Team. (https://www.methodist.org.uk/safeguarding/)

2. Managing Trustees’ Privacy/GDPR Notice

Churches, Circuits and Districts within the Methodist Church in Great Britain respect your privacy and are committed to protecting all personal information (personal data).

The Methodist Church privacy notice lets you know how we look after personal data which either has been provided to us or we obtain and hold about people and explains privacy rights and how the law protects people.

Our privacy notice is available online: https://www.tmcp.org.uk/kcfinder-uploads/files/managing-trustees-privacy-notice.pdf