Your church must have policies in place for both Safeguarding and Health & Safety. Find guidance on these essential policies and others on our Church Policies page.
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding to the Glory of God
If safeguarding is about protecting people from harm and promoting their wellbeing, it can be done with joy to the glory of God.
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Preventing Abuse in Local Church Leadership
What sorts of issues should church leaderships be thinking about to guard against false shepherds? How should they plan to protect the flock?
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Holding Out Hope for Hidden Sufferers
A church in Scotland has produced some thoughtful and sensitive posters to enable domestic abuse victims to disclose safely and find hope and healing.
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Caring for Victims in the Local Church
How do we listen to and care for victims of abuse, especially from within the local church?
Health & Safety
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A Practical Way to Love Others
Health and safety law might seem a frustrating distraction from ministry, but it enables us to properly exercise love to everyone we interact with.
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How Safe is Safe Enough?
As you seek to meet health and safety law to make sure church is safe for those attending, it can be difficult to know how far to go.
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First Aiders, Kits, and Training
Administering first aid is a fulfilment of Jesus’ command to love our neighbours. What do churches need to think about to be ready to give first aid?
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Fire Safety
All church buildings can be susceptible to fire. Here's how to make sure you are managing the risks.
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Food Safety and Standards in Church
Sharing food is a foundational part of church life. How can we do it in a safe and legal way in order to protect and bring joy to those we serve?
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Risk Assessment and its Place in a Church
Assessing risks properly provides insights into better ways of working and helps foster a culture of safety and well-being.
Martyn's Law
Compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025
Complaints
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Do Churches Need a Complaints Policy?
Having a clear complaints policy helps people in churches to listen to each other well and deal with problems that come along.
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How to Receive Criticism and Respond Well
Receiving criticism is part of pastoral ministry and is the Lord’s appointed means of change as you respond well to it.
