At our Sunday With a Difference service discussed safeguarding and talked and prayed about how Christians across the country and in our own church are working to protect and look after victims and survivors of abuse.

More than 3,000 churches took part across the country.  Having taken part in the campaign, churches reported:

• greater positive awareness and understanding of safeguarding among church members

• an increase in the number of people feeling able to talk about their abuse for the first time

• more volunteers coming forward for safeguarding roles and to help with children’s and youth work

• an increased number of people completing safeguarding training and criminal record checks.