NEWS / The outcomes of four pilot independent audits into safeguarding arrangements in the Church of England have been published today.

Press releases from January 1st 2015 - December 31st 2015.

NEWS / New Church of England statistics for 2015, published today, show that just under one million people attend services each week.  

NEWS / Cathedral Statistics 2015 show continued growth.

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.

Statements from Bishop Stephen, Archbishop Justin and the National Safeguarding Team.

NEWS / The Church of England Pensions Board ("the Board") has today published its full Annual Report and Accounts for 2015. 

NEWS / The General Synod today gave final approval to a package of proposals intended to take further the process of making the Church a safer place for children and vulnerable adults - both by making the disciplinary processes under the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 more effective where safeguarding issues arise and by strengthening the Church's wider legal framework in relation to safeguarding in various ways.

NEWS / Meg Munn, former MP and Government Minister, with a professional background in child and adult safeguarding issues, has been appointed as the first independent chair of the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel, (NSP).

STATEMENT / Statement issued by the National Safeguarding Team.