Following the establishment of the National Safeguarding Team in 2015 - replacing a 0.5 national post - the Archbishops' Council has recently reviewed its structure and after consultation will be advertising for a Director of Safeguarding.

The Church of England has appointed Kennedys Law to develop further and manage its National Redress Scheme for victims and survivors of Church-related abuse.  

FEATURE / You might have noticed a new acronym popping up all over the place of late – GDPR – or the General Data Protection Regulation. It’s EU legislation that comes into force in May this year. 

Details and timescale published

FEATURE / A priest from the Diocese of Liverpool is supporting the work of funeral directors and parishes by offering professional, pastoral and compassionate ministers to listen carefully to families who seek to celebrate a life in a unique and bespoke way.

FEATURE / Visit My Mosque Day is an initiative established in 2015 to encourage people of all faiths and none to step inside a mosque.

By Jonny Baker

Rev Keith Fox, a former professor of biochemistry who was ordained earlier this year, speaks about how scientific research deepened his faith.

Rev Ben Harding is one of 120 chaplains who will be offering support to athletes, coaches and those supporting the Olympic games in Paris.

The Bishop of Leicester reflects on lessons from riots in the city in 2022.