Safeguarding at Shine

Safeguarding is essential to our work. Everyone deserves to feel safe and we’re committed to our role in ensuring children and adults at risk are protected from harm, abuse, and neglect.

Shine’s safeguarding:

• Clear process for everyone to follow
• Prompt, sensitive and proportionate responses to concerns
• An organisation wide culture that Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
• Committed to promoting good practice and protecting individuals at risk from harm.
• Recognise that people with disabilities may be at increased risk of abuse or harm
   

Our core safeguarding polices:

• Policy 85 - Safeguarding Policy Statement
• Policy 85A - Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedure
• Policy 85B - Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Procedure
• Policy 85C - Safeguarding Code of Conduct

Safeguarding at Shine is supported by an experienced Safeguarding Team, ensuring our members and their families are fully supported.

Need to get in touch?

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Name: Gill Valentine

Phone Number: 07879 322751

Email: gill.valentine@shinecharity.org.uk  

Deputy Safeguarding Lead for England and Wales

Name: Sarah Carrier

Phone Number: 07778 697716

Email: sarah.carrier@shinecharity.org.uk

Safeguarding Champion for Northern Ireland

Name: Lori Harkin

Phone Number: 07901 731802

Email: lori.harkin@shinecharity.org.uk

Safeguarding Champion for Northern Ireland

Name: Marie McGonnell

Phone Number: 07789 616420

Email: marie.mcgonnell@shinecharity.org.uk

Trustee and Chair / Senior Lead for Safeguarding

Name: Joanne Williams (Northern Ireland)

Email: joanne.williams@shinecharity.org.uk

Trustee/ Lead for Safeguarding

Name: Jenny Goy

Email: jenny.goy@shinecharity.org.uk