Book report: Safer Faiths, Safer Followers
11th November 2025The Revd Dr Tom Wilson, Director of the St Philip’s Centre, has written a book titled Safer Faiths, Safer Followers: Understanding and Countering Spiritual Abuse in Faith Communities.
News & Stories
'Actions Speak Louder' - Safeguarding Sunday 2025
5th November 2025This year the theme of the Safeguarding Sunday campaign is ‘Action Speaks Louder’ – encouraging churches to not just talk about safeguarding but to take positive action towards creating safer places.
Listening to Children and Young People: Safeguarding
8th September 2025During the spring and summer term this year, the theme chosen by young people was Safeguarding, with the listening campaign created in partnership with our Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
Bishops' statement regarding the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
12th November 2024A statement from the Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough in response to the publication of the Makin review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Independent review into Church’s handling of Smyth case published
8th November 2024The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.
Churches Across the Diocese Encouraged to Mark Safeguarding Sunday
31st October 2024Safeguarding Sunday (17 November 2024) is an opportunity for congregations to use their regular Sunday service to listen and talk about how spaces can be created that are safer for everyone, and to celebrate all the good work that is being done by so many behind the scenes.
Giving Thanks For Our Safeguarding Coordinators
17th June 2024A service of thanksgiving was held during choral evensong at Leicester Cathedral to mark the work of all those who serve as safeguarding coordinators in the Diocese of Leicester.
Help the Diocese of Leicester Develop a Survivor Strategy
22nd November 2023The Diocese of Leicester’s Safeguarding team are looking for local survivors to participate in a focus group to help develop a survivor strategy for the Diocese of Leicester and Leicester Cathedral, shaping future care and support for survivors.
New Independent Chair of Safeguarding Group
27th February 2023We are pleased to welcome Adrienne Plunkett as the new Independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Oversight Group with effect from 1 January 2023, replacing David Cooper.
Resources for your church for Safeguarding Sunday on 20 November
31st October 2022Our churches are being invited to mark Safeguarding Sunday with prayer to ask God’s help in becoming a safer place for all.
