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.

General Synod has thanked the authors of a report proposing possible changes to the governance structures of the Church of England’s National Church Institutions.

Details and timescale published

STATEMENT / The Church of England confirmed today that informal discussions have been held with parties from the charitable and finance sectors seeking to identify the potential for common solutions to protect the interests of vulnerable borrowers now Wonga is in administration.

Professor Alexis Jay to develop proposals for fully independent structure for safeguarding scrutiny

A Church of England Governance Review working group, established by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to explore options for simpler and more effective governance, has recommended changes to the Church’s national governance structures.

The Coronation Service is, at its heart and in its structure, a celebration of Holy Communion.

NEWS / Significant cash injection to support major growth and change projects.

NEWS / The challenges of rural ministry are addressed in a new report aimed at releasing the energies of clergy and lay people for mission in the countryside.