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Clergy and Readers’ handbook
Contact For any questions relating to the resources on this page, please contact our Human Resources team. For questions relating to Section 7, Ministerial Development, please contact: Olivia Addle ku.gro.coidsolg@elddao
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Legal Gloucester Diocesan Board of Finance is a registered charity & a company limited by guarantee. Registered charity number: 251234. Company number: 162165 Registered office: Church House, 5 Denmark Road, Gloucester GL1
Departments and committees
The Diocese of Gloucester has a central service organisation, which supports all our clergy and parishes, called the Gloucester Diocesan Board of Finance (GDBF). This organisation is headed by the
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Clergy and Lay leadership Archdeacons Area Deans and Lay Chairs Bishops Bishop’s Advisers and Visitors Clergy & Churches Diocesan departments Administration Communications & Engagement Care of Churches & DAC Education
Contact us at Church House
Diocesan staff: Who’s who Bishops and senior leadership Parking: Driving directions Church House 5 Denmark Road, Gloucester GL1 3HW 01452 410022 ku.gro.coidsolg@HCR Get directions Departmental contacts: Administration, Safeguarding and Communications
Vacancies
While some roles at the Diocese of Gloucester carry a genuine occupational requirement for Christian faith, many do not. If there’s a job here where you think you can make
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Using Safeguarding Hubs
Safeguarding Hubs provide parishes with a simple, secure and practical way to manage safeguarding administration in one place. Designed specifically for the Church of England, the Hub helps churches stay
Video and slides from safeguarding conference
Our recent diocesan safeguarding conference brought together clergy, parish safeguarding officers, pastoral visitors, youth and children’s workers, and volunteers from across the diocese for a day of learning, reflection and
Safeguarding Support Forum
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 different locations in
Safeguarding Support Forum
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 different locations in
‘Courage to care’ safeguarding day
A healthy church community is a space where people feel safe, valued, and comfortable exploring faith together. It’s deeply embedded in our calling as Christians to love and care for
Inhabiting Leadership: Leading a positive safeguarding culture
Looking at the specific role of the incumbent in safeguarding: where the responsibilities lie, how to develop the safeguarding work of the parishes and oversight of those involved, and how
IMD Y1 Curates: Schools, Children, Safeguarding and not becoming a news headline!
For Y1 Curates only Led by Debbie Helme, Archdeacon Katrina Scott, Archdeacon of Cheltenham and Becca Faal, Strategic Lead for Safeguarding
Safeguarding Support Forum – IMPORTANT please note time change
IMPORTANT – please note time change. This event will now start at 6.00pm and finish at 7.30pm These in-person sessions are intended for PSOs, and for anyone else involved in
Safeguarding Support Forum
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 different locations in
Safeguarding Support Forum
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 different locations in
This Sunday is Safeguarding Sunday
Safeguarding Sunday is on 16 November and this year’s theme, ‘action speaks louder’, encourages people to move beyond talking about safeguarding and take meaningful steps towards creating safer spaces. Bishop
Bishop Robert to be new Lead Safeguarding Bishop
Bishop Robert is to be the Church of England’s new Lead Safeguarding Bishop, taking over from Bishop Joanne Grenfell who leaves the role at the end of March 2026, when
Safeguarding Conference: Courage to care, Building safer worshipping communities together
Safeguarding isn’t just a duty – it’s what helps our worshipping communities feel safe, welcome, and confident to take part in every aspect of community life. This one-day gathering is
Engaging with lived experiences to improve safeguarding practice
A victim of church-based sexual abuse will be speaking at the next Safeguarding Good Practice Participation Forum in October. Organised by the Diocese of Gloucester and the NST, it will
Safeguarding Support Forum
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 different locations in
Incumbency: Leading a positive safeguarding culture
Looking at the specific role of the incumbent in safeguarding: where the responsibilities lie, how to develop the safeguarding work of the parishes and oversight of those involved, and how
