Who are Ecclesiastical? And why does it matter?
Are PCC members, as charity trustees, taking “reasonable steps to protect people from harm” if they take out insurance with Ecclesiastical?
The Archbishops’ Council still do not understand the definition of “independent”
Speaking to the General Synod in July 2023, after he and the other members of the Archbishops’ Council’s so-called “Independent” Safeguarding Board were unceremoniously sacked,…
Shock news: surprise twist in Church of England move to independence in safeguarding
The outline agenda for the July group of sessions of the General Synod in York contains a shock announcement about plans for the Church of…
The continuing manipulation of General Synod by the Archbishops’ Council
Later today (Saturday, 24 February), members of the General Synod will debate the report by barrister Sarah Wilkinson, into the collapse of the “‘Independent’ Safeguarding…
General Synod: Further safeguarding obfuscation by the Archbishops’ Council
On Friday (23 February), members of General Synod will gather at Church House in Westminster for the first of five days of meetings – called…
The end is Nye for the Archbishops’ Council’s safeguarding fiasco
The much-anticipated report by Professor Alexis Jay into the future of independent safeguarding in the Church of England was published at midnight between 20-21 February….
An open memo to all members of the General Synod
To:All members of the General SynodFrom:Gavin Drakeformer member of the General Synod (Laity, Southwell and Nottingham)Date:24 January 2024Re:Safeguarding Reviews Dear Members of the General Synod,…
Church of England safeguarding: Why won’t Gilo go away?
Anyone who has followed the Church of England’s safeguarding fiasco over recent years will be aware of Gilo, a redoubtable campaigner for reform of safeguarding…
Lead by example
“In the past, the Church of England has been too quick to protect its own reputation and slow to admit its failings. This must change. Those in public office should be subject to scrutiny.” – Archbishop Stephen Cottrell
Walk the talk
“When we make mistakes . . . part of the culture change is to be open and transparent about that as followers of Jesus Christ” – Archbishop Stephen Cottrell