Safeguarding Trust

 

Each week thousands of children use Church of Ireland premises for worship and other activities like Sunday Schools, youth organisations and clubs. We have a Christian duty and legal responsibility to be sure that they are protected from all kinds of abuse and also to promote their general safety and welfare.

Our children's ministry is also only possible because of the commitment of adults who are prepared to work with children. They need the safeguard of guidelines which help them feel confident that their practices are good and that they are protected from unfounded allegations.

Safeguarding Trust provides such assurances for children and leaders in our church. It is a vital resource for all those involved with children throughout the Church of Ireland. It is also a public statement of our Church's concern for the care and protection of children and leaders.