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Safeguarding
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
Vacancies – job application confirmation
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Resource
Safeguarding Diocesan Safeguarding policies → Video conferencing with primary school-aged children Social Media Policy Child Church Form Parent Church Form Child Church Choir Form Parent Church Choir Connect Young
Clergy Wellbeing: having a wobbly
[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
Victims/survivors who have experienced abuse
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
Contacts
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
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,
Policies, practice guidance and key information for PSO’s
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
Training
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
News, videos and resources
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
Clergy Spouses
Related links: Clergy and parish handbook Get in touch with our Archdeacons List of Area Deans Clergy housing Mental Health and Wholeness HR & Safeguarding contacts Bishops Find nearby churches
What happens when the Vicar leaves…
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
School Buildings and School Trusts
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
Governance
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’
Charity of Ann Edwards – almshouses
Documents and information for applicants and new residents: Direct Debit form Next of kin GP authorisation Letter of Appointment Lifelink Disclaimer Almshouses Application Form Residents’ Handbook Documents and information for
Parish Administration
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
Mental Health and wholeness
Related: Clergy Wellbeing Clergy spouses On this page: Mental Health Healing and Wholeness Deliverance Diocesan MH Contacts Archdeacons – they’re very friendly! Mental Health news Live updates from the Big
Permission to Officiate
Primary contact: Kay Mundy Chaplain to the Bishop of Tewkesbury 01452 835563 ku.gro.coidsolg@ydnumk See also: Bishops contact information Safeguarding Retired Clergy What is Permission to Officiate? Permission to officiate is
Human Resources
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
Photos and filming
Copyright of our content Though we retain copyright, we freely offer any resources on the Diocese of Gloucester website for reproduction in parish newsletters, parish magazines or parish or church
Social Media guidelines
“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
Christian Giving
Pages in this section Finance home Christian Giving The Giving Toolbox Parish Giving Scheme Gifts in Wills When we give… we give LIFE. How we handle our time, talents and
Bishop of Tewkesbury
Campaign work: National Bishop for Safeguarding Environment The Housing Commission News from Bishop Robert GDBF supports affordable housing at Innsworth28 April 2026A message from our bishops9 March 2026Bishops’ collections charities


