Our role of the Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns (CMEAC) was to identify, monitor and take forward concerns of BAME Anglicans and make recommendations for change.

Proposals for pastoral reorganisation affecting the benefices of Chidham; and Funtington and West Stoke with Sennicotts in the diocese of Chichester.

This consultation expires on Monday 2nd June 2025.

Bishops acknowledge need for additional provision to support ministry of women.

Proposals for pastoral reorganisation affecting the church of Saint Michael, Lowther in the diocese of Carlisle.

This consultation has now closed.

Churches hoping to build affordable homes for their communities on pockets of land they own – or as part of schemes such as rebuilding parish halls– are being invited to apply for grants to pay for expert advice from a new £3.2 million fund.

Asking applicants for exempt roles to declare their criminal record and other information via a confidential declaration should be done in a way that encourages honesty and openness. 

Identifying who is responsible for the recruitment into a role where the Safer Recruitment & People Management Guidance Requirements apply is important to ensure quality and consistency across the whole process.