Information for people reporting a safeguarding situation. If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention call

We will do all we can to ensure that our worshipping communities offer the safest places for children and vulnerable people. Our office is based in Gloucester. Subscribe to our

How-to Guides The Church Support Hub is a nationally curated bank of resources and information to help you with you Children, Youth and Families Ministry. The Hub is being added

[Comic by Baptiste Virot] ← Return to Clergy Wellbeing Home When things begin to wobble or life tips into crisis Introduction Even when we attend to our wellbeing, when we

In everything we do—whether in church, schools, leadership, family life, or our wider communities—Christians must be a voice for all who need support. Safeguarding isn’t just a policy; it’s a

Reporting a concern What to do if you have a safeguarding concern. If someone is in immediate danger or risk of significant harm, please remove yourself from any danger, then

Safer recruitment The Church of England’s Safeguarding policy statement “Promoting a Safer Church” contains the commitment to “carefully select and train all those with any pastoral responsibility within the Church,

National Policies & Practice Guidance Parish Safeguarding resources This page holds parish resources temporarily while the Parish Safeguarding Toolkit is being developed. General safeguarding templates Key roles and responsibilities of

What training do I need to complete? The Diocese of Gloucester continues to work toward ensuring a church which is safer for everyone. Effective safeguarding learning is one of the

Safeguarding Support Forums These in-person sessions are intended for PSOs, and for anyone else involved in safeguarding leadership in their parish/benefice. Across the year, several sessions are being offered in

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A Guide for Churchwardens and PCC members.  Managing the vacancy Appointing a new priest Download this page to print. (Document version: January 2021) Introduction You will be reading this most

Church schools were established in a tradition of Christian commitment to education to serve local communities or parishes. Many of our church schools are over 150 years old and continue

Schools news Resourcing your whole school’s spirituality24 February 2026Pupils lead efforts for Hatherop’s Big Build17 February 2026Leadership award connects children and care homes7 July 2025Six schools gather for ‘Experience Lent’

News: New Chairs for GDBF and Houses of Diocesan Synod15 October 2024Join Mothers Union for a minute’s silence to combat violence25 November 2022Recognition for long service to the Church28 September

Key sections: Grants and fundraising Mission Action Plans Parish Returns and statistics News A busy week in the House of Lords: Bishop Rachel’s challenges to government19 January 2026Sportily looks back

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Primary contact: Kay Mundy Chaplain to the Bishop of Tewkesbury 01452 835563 ku.gr1773110482o.coi1773110482dsolg1773110482@ydnu1773110482mk1773110482 See also: Bishops contact information Safeguarding Retired Clergy What is Permission to Officiate? Permission to officiate is

What is HR? HR is the ‘organisational function’ that deals with people. Supporting and developing managers, dealing with ‘people issues’ across the breadth of an employment relationship – from recruitment

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“A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anything—or destroy it!” James 3:5 (Message) In this digital age where communities are formed

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Campaign work: Environment The Housing Commission News from Bishop Robert A message from our bishops9 March 2026Bishops’ collections charities 202627 January 2026Message from Bishop Robert, 27 January27 January 2026Message from

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