Lambeth Palace Library is the historic library and record office of the Archbishops of Canterbury and the main archive for the documentary history of the Church of England.

Helpful documents for those working in ecumenism.

Safeguarding Guidance and Policy Documents

Digital versions of documents distributed at General Synod in November 2021

Appendix 2 of 'Never the Same' grief and bereavement resources for school leaders.

We provide links here to supporting materia and links to:-

Synod papers from the National Church Governance Programme Board including the draft legislation presented at each stage 

earlier reports and background information

the Charity Governance Code

This is a library of useful videos and guidance documents relating to Deaf Church and Ministry to the Deaf.

Please use the document library below to search for SIAMS inspection reports.

Your church may own collections of historic books including old Bibles and prayer books, as well as more general works forming part of a parish (parochial) library.

 

We can help you identify the signs of damage to historic books and manuscripts and understand the causes of damage. 

Documentation, resources and tools for the Church of England National Safeguarding Standards and Quality Assurance Framework.