Diocese of Leeds Guidance
Diocesan Policy and Guidance / Templates
Promoting a Safer Church Policy
Promoting a Safer Church Poster
Safeguarding Records Retention Toolkit
Activity Risk Assessment Template
What should parishes display
Parish Safeguarding Policy Statement
Promoting a Safer Church A3 Poster
Promoting a Safer Church Booklet
Serious Incident Reporting
Guidance for parishes
Fact sheet for parishes on updated guidance on reporting serious incidents to the Charity Commission.
All parishes are accepted charities under the Diocese and some will have their own charitable status; those who don’t have charitable status can use the diocesan charity number which is 1155876
Template "A" Safeguarding Incidents
Table Template for Individual Serious Incident Reports (table) - this is for office use ONLY and not to be sent to the Charity Commission.
Theological Texts
Forgiveness & Reconciliation in the Aftermath of Abuse (2017)
The Gospel, Sexual Abuse and the Church: A theological resource for the local church (2016)
National Policy Guidance
can found here.
Guidelines on the use of social media
can be found here.
Guidelines on Lone Working & Personal Safety
can be found here.
