News & Stories


Churches Across the Diocese Encouraged to Mark Safeguarding Sunday

31st October 2024

Safeguarding 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.

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Giving Thanks For Our Safeguarding Coordinators

17th June 2024

A 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.

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Help the Diocese of Leicester Develop a Survivor Strategy

22nd November 2023

The 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 2023

We 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 2022

Our churches are being invited to mark Safeguarding Sunday with prayer to ask God’s help in becoming a safer place for all.


Safeguarding: Final IICSA Report published

20th October 2022

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published its concluding Report. 


Survivors and victims contribute to Past Cases Review 2 Reports

5th October 2022

Bishop Martyn shares a video message as we publish our local PCR2 Report and Action Plan


National survivor survey launched to inform the CofE's safeguarding work

1st August 2022

The survey runs until 18 September


Statements from the Diocese and Bishop of Leicester

22nd December 2021

A former clergy person in the diocese has been convicted of sexual offences from his time as a teacher in a non-church school in the 1970s


Special Service to Thank Our Safeguarding Coordinators

14th October 2021

Leicester Cathedral hosted a service for Safeguarding Coordinators from our parish churches and other worshipping communities across Leicestershire

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