Mark Safeguarding Sunday in your parish
Published: 30th July 2024On Sunday 17 November 2024 join thousands of churches from diverse backgrounds and traditions across the UK to shout about safeguarding and help protect vulnerable people.
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Lightbox pops up to support young people across Worcester
Published: 17th April 2024Lightbox is a pop-up initiative run by a collaboration of churches in Worcester. It aims to provide a safe space and opportunities for young people to build community with each other through fun activities, discussion groups and challenges.
Kashmir Garton becomes Interim Chair of the National Safeguarding Panel
Published: 20th November 2023Kashmir Garton has become the Interim Chair of the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel until such time as the Church’s future independent safeguarding arrangements are finalised.
Safeguarding Sunday 2023
Published: 16th October 2023Safeguarding Sunday takes place on Sunday 19 November this year. You can now register your church to take part and receive a free digital resource pack.
Support for victims and survivors of church-related abuse
Published: 10th January 2023Safe Spaces, the free national support service for victims and survivors of church-related abuse, has increased its operational hours under a newly appointed independent provider.
Review into past safeguarding cases published
Published: 5th October 2022Following the publication of the national report into the church of England’s review into past safeguarding cases, we have today published an executive summary of the review undertaken in our diocese.
New Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Published: 22nd June 2022Claire Arden has been appointed as the new Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser following the retirement of Sarah Booth. Claire will work with Hilary and Delia in the safeguarding team, providing safeguarding support and advice across the Diocese.
A safeguarding update
Published: 6th February 2022Well done to everyone who has enabled us to be the first diocese to have all parishes using the safeguarding dashboard! Read more in this update from the safeguarding team.
Diocese carries out review of past safeguarding concerns
Published: 7th March 2020All parishes across the Diocese have been asked to check their safeguarding records.
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Net Zero Carbon push to get triple boost
1st October 2024
An exciting new partnership between the dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester is set to give a boost to the region’s push for Net Zero Carbon by 2030....