Recent high-profile incidents in the charity sector have prompted the Charity Commission to update its guidance on the reporting of serious incidents and in particular, the process around safeguarding.
As a result, new bespoke guidance has been given by the Church of England to all Parochial Church Councils (PCC’s) and Diocesan Boards of Finance (DFN’s). All are required to report any serious incidents, to the charity commission.
The CofE are aiming to support all groups so that they understand what needs to be reported as a serious incident and how to do so in an effective and timely manner.
This may include actual or alleged safeguarding incidents.
A safeguarding incident is defined as an incident which results in or risks significant harm either to people linked with or employed by the charity or to its reputation.
Any incidents that result in or risk loss of the charity’s money or assets, damage its property or harm its work or reputation are defined as serious incidents.
PCC’s have been advised that all safeguarding serious incidents should be reported through their diocese. This is normally reported in bulk every 6 months.
If an incident is very serious, the guidance states that it must be reported immediately.
Bishop Peter Hancock, the Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop said: “This new guidance for reporting means that for the first time we will…
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