Here you will find information about the Church of England’s National Redress Scheme. The purpose of the Redress Scheme is to demonstrate in tangible and practical ways that the Church is truly sorry for its past failings relating to safeguarding. 

A Church of England funeral is available to everyone, giving support before, during and after the service, for as long as it’s needed.

Your architect will hire the builders and manage the building works. But you need to understand what is happening because, in the end, it’s your responsibility.

The House of Bishops COVID-19 recovery group has shared draft guidelines for when funerals, weddings, baptisms and individual private prayer can recommence in church buildings.

Update your church's site on AChurchNearYou.com with your Lent and Easter services and events. Head to the Resource Hub for templates to help with promoting services and activities. 

March 2023 update from Redress Board

General Synod approves next steps for national redress scheme at its November 2023 sitting 

The Archbishops’ Council has established an Interim Support Scheme to improve the Church’s response to current and non-current survivors of Church-related abuse.

All relevant information, documents and papers for the July 2023 Group of Sessions.

The Church of England’s interim support scheme is part of the Church’s recognition that harm has been caused by both that abuse itself, and the Church’s responses to survivors.