Personal data will be used for the purpose for which it was collected and will be treated as confidential. It will be kept as accurate and up to date as possible. Computer records and databases are password protected and only accessible to those who have a right to access it and paper records and other data are stored in locked environments. Personal data will not be passed to third parties or other organisations (unless in exceptional circumstances we are legally compelled to do so).

Where necessary new consents will be requested from parents/guardians for the collection of personal data eg for the safe running of Children’s & Youth groups, Holiday Club, and trips. Participants will be asked if they wish to be kept informed of future activities.

Individuals, of course, have the right to ask us to remove their personal information at any time if they no longer want to be kept in touch or contacted.

If any individuals wish to exercise their right to have access to the personal information held on them by Market Rasen New Life Church, they should make a request in writing addressed to the Data Protection Co-ordinator. Responses to such requests will be made as quickly as possible and within a 30 day time frame unless there is a good reason for delay. In such cases the reasons for the delay will be explained in writing.

Our Data Protection Co-ordinator can be contacted by phone on 01673 849941 or post c/o Market Rasen New Life Church Centre, Serpentine Street, Market Rasen, LN8 3AR. The contact form can also be used to get in touch with our Data Protection Coordinator.

We are grateful for a huge amount of volunteer time that is given too.  

If you would like to give via BACS please use the following details:

• REGULAR or ONE-OFF GIVING for the general work of New Life church: Sort Code: 08-90-32 Account No: 50428836 Account name: Market Rasen New Life Christian Fellows.(Cooperative Bank)
• FOOD BANK DONATIONS Sort Code: 08-92-99 Account Number: 65228681  Account name: Market Rasen New Life Church (Holding a/c) Cooperative Bank

Food Bank donations help demonstrate God's love in action in a very practical way. All donations large or small are appreciated. We are very grateful for donations of food items in kind and toiletries too.

Please do ask if you would like to know about other aspects of how we use our financial resources to benefit others.

If you would like to support our work please contact us.

Market Rasen New Life Church is a Registered Charity 1038968

• Main Hall - Suitable for groups of 20 - 100, with stage area, seating, tables and possible use of PA and projection systems.
• Community Room - Suitable for groups 10 - 80, flexible room layout with seating and tables optional. Large screen TV for projection available.
• Eden Room - Suitable for small groups of up to 30, current set up in a café/bistro style with small tables and seating including three sofas, good access to coffee bar.
• Conference Room - Small groups up to 10, ideal for business meetings.
• Small meeting room/counselling room - Suitable for 2-4 people, ideal for one-to-one sessions.

Additional facilities include free car park, ladies, gents and disabled toilets, baby change unit, fully equipped kitchen and upstairs shower room.

Please do contact us for more information and to discuss your requirements.

All bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions and to availability. 

We are committed to following government guidelines and ThirtyOne:Eight advice on safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs.

If you have any concerns regarding the safety and welfare of a child or adult you can speak to:

JEN MAY: Lead Safeguarding Co-ordinator 07818 022045

or

ESTELLE FORSYTHE Safeguarding Team 07480 799575

LOUIS MULLANEY Safeguarding Team  07942 642817

These people have been designated by our Leadership Team and Trustees to respond to any safeguarding concerns. 

Our full safeguarding policy is available and follows good practice of safe recruitment of workers and volunteers, all of whom are DBS checked.

Market Rasen New Life Church  Office 'phone contact 01673 849941 

ThirtyOne:Eight: Creating safer places. Together. 0303 003 11 11

Market Rasen New Life Church recognises the importance of the correct and lawful treatment of personal data. All personal data, whether it is held on paper, on computer or other media, will be subject to the appropriate legal safeguards as specified in the General Data Protection Regulation 2018

Market Rasen New Life Church fully endorses and adheres to the eight principles of the Data Protection Act. These principles specify the legal conditions that must be satisfied in relation to obtaining, handling, processing, transportation and storage of personal data. Employees and any others who obtain, handle, process, transport and store personal data for Market Rasen New Life Church must adhere to these principles.

The Principles

The principles require that personal data shall:

1.Be processed fairly and lawfully and shall not be processed unless certain conditions are met.

2.Be obtained for a specified and lawful purpose and shall not be processed in any manner incompatible with that purpose.

3.Be adequate, relevant and not excessive for those purposes.

4.Be accurate and where necessary, kept up to date.

5.Not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose.

6.Be processed in accordance with the data subject’s rights.

7.Be kept secure from unauthorised or unlawful processing and protected against accidental loss, destruction or damage by using the appropriate technical and organisational measures.

8.Not be transferred to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area, unless that country or territory ensures an adequate level of protection for the rights and freedoms of data subjects in relation to the processing of personal data.

Maintaining Confidentiality

Market Rasen New Life Church will treat all personal information as private and confidential and will not disclose any data to anyone other than those whose roles require them to have access to relevant data eg. Church Leaders, Administrator, Finance Officer & overseers/co-coordinators such as Connect Group Leaders & Youth Leader. Data is used to facilitate the administration and day-to-day ministry of the church.

Market Rasen New Life Church staff and volunteers who have access to Personal Data will be made aware of their responsibilities to maintain confidentiality.

Personal information will not be passed onto any third party or other organisations.

There are four exceptional circumstances to the above permitted by law:

1.Where we are legally compelled to do so.

2.Where there is a duty to the public to disclose.

3.Where disclosure is required to protect an individual’s interest.

4.Where disclosure is made at an individual’s request or with consent.

Use of Personal Information

Market Rasen New Life Church will use personal data for the following main purposes:

1. The day-to-day administration of the church; e.g. preparation of rotas, maintaining financial records of giving for accounting & tax purposes, pastoral care calls & visits.

2. Contacting individuals to keep them informed of church activities and events.

3. Using bank details to send BACS payments.

4. Producing a church address list

5. Keeping records eg of key events baptisms & general church attendance trends and other demographics eg collated age profiles

General Policy Guidelines

Market Rasen New Life employees and volunteers have a responsibility for the way data is collected, stored and handled.

Bcc facility must be used for any large group e-mails. Cc is permissible for specified

Church groups who work together.

Strong passwords must be used and never shared with anyone. Passwords should be changed if there is any possibility of them being compromised.

Data should be regularly reviewed and updated if required. If no longer required it should be deleted.

Users of computers and other devices must ensure that unauthorised access to personal data is prevented.

Rooms and desks must be cleared of all paperwork when offices are left for the day.

All paperwork which contains sensitive data should be locked away securely.

When paper data is finished with it should be shredded.

If data is stored on removable media eg. USB, Hard drive, CD, DVD, it must be locked away when not in use. USB devices should be encrypted & password protected.

All computers containing data should be protected with a firewall and up to date security software.

Rights to Access Information

Employees and other individuals who have personal data held by Market Rasen New Life Church have the right to access any personal data that is being held in manual and electronic filing systems. This right is subject to certain exemptions: Personal Information may be withheld if the information relates to another individual.

Any person who wishes to exercise this right should make the request in writing to the Market Rasen New Life Church Data Protection Co-ordinator.

Market Rasen New Life Church aims to comply with requests for access to personal information as quickly as possible, but will ensure that it is provided within 30 days of receipt of a written request unless there is good reason for delay. In such cases, the reason for delay will be explained in writing to the individual making the request.

Further references: www.ico.gov.uk