Independent Safeguarding Audit by SCIE September 2019

In line with all other cathedrals and dioceses, Hereford Cathedral was audited by the Social Care Institute for Excellence on behalf of the Church of England, to review its provision and procedures for the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in and around the cathedral. To download the report on these findings please click the link below.
Independent Safeguarding Audit by SCIE September 2019 (pdf download)

Chapter has prepared a Safeguarding Strategy and Action Plan to show how areas for improvement are being addressed. Please contact the Cathedral Office for a copy of the latest action plan.

Church of England Past Case Review 2 Report
In 2022 the Church of England completed a national Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2) report. The purpose of PCR2 was to identify both good practice and institutional failings in relation to how allegations of abuse had been handled, to assess any identified risks and respond to these where appropriate, and to provide recommendations to the Church which would lead to improvements in its safeguarding work.

To read the full national Past Case Review 2 report, please click here to visit the Church of England website.

For the Executive Summary of results from the Diocese of Hereford, please click here.