Safeguarding learning and development
Published: 30th June 2026All PCC members, licensed and lay ministers, and those working in roles with children and/or vulnerable adults must complete the relevant level of safeguarding training
News
Change of Umbrella Body for Processing DBS Checks
Published: 5th March 2026An update from the safeguarding team about DBS checks following the APCS data breach last year. As a diocese, we will shortly be moving to ThirtyOne:Eight for diocesan checks and parishes are invited to also register with this umbrella body.
Welcome Directory
Published: 11th December 2025The Welcome Directory is a multi-faith charity working to empower faith and belief communities to offer a safe and lasting welcome to prison leavers. Stepping beyond the prison gates is an incredibly challenging experience and too many people feel isolated and alone. The ethos behind the Welcome Directory is that every person deserves to belong.
Increased support for safeguarding
Published: 24th June 2025Following last year’s safeguarding audit, which recommended that the diocesan safeguarding team should be further strengthened, Casey Gallagher has joined the team as Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.
General Synod Changes in Safeguarding
Published: 14th February 2025A statement from Bishop Martin following the changes in safeguarding agreed at this week's General Synod.
A statement from Bishop Martin
Published: 12th November 2024A statement from Bishop Martin following the publication of the Makin report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby.
Independent review into Church’s handling of Smyth case published
Published: 11th November 2024The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.
Safeguarding audit highlights good practice
Published: 14th October 2024The recent independent audit of safeguarding practices in the Diocese of Worcester and Worcester Cathedral has highlighted good practice and commended the ‘solid foundation for a safeguarding culture that prioritises the well-being of individuals and fosters a safer environment for everyone in the diocese'.
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.
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.
Diocese carries out review of past safeguarding concerns
Published: 7th March 2020All parishes across the Diocese have been asked to check their safeguarding records.
Latest News
Richard Wood to become Priest in Charge
16th August 2026
Bishop Hugh has announced the appointment of the Revd Richard Wood as Priest in Charge of Warndon St Nicholas and Associate Priest in the Worcester South East Team with special responsibility for Ronkswood Holy Trinity & St Matthew.