The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within its community.

Criminal record information may come to light at any stage of the safer recruitment process, as well as during the ongoing employment or volunteering relationship.

Safer Recruitment and People Management Change Log

The Church of England’s safeguarding policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ outlines the Church’s commitment to promoting a safe environment and culture across all Church bodies for children and vulnerable adults.

All charities are required to report all Serious Incidents (safeguarding and otherwise) to the Charity Commission. 

All charities are required to report all Serious Incidents (safeguarding and otherwise) to the Charity Commission.  

All charities are required to report all Serious Incidents (safeguarding and otherwise) to the Charity Commission. Most Religious Communities are charities and this guidance is for those Religious Communities that are charities.

All PCCs are charities and so are required to report all Serious Incidents (safeguarding and otherwise) to the Charity Commission.

All DBFs are charities and so are required to report all Serious Incidents (safeguarding and otherwise) to the Charity Commission. 

Managing Safeguarding Practice Reviews