Parishes typically see a large number of people move through their facilities in any given week. Although some of these people will be there for non-church activities (i.e. the local parents group) they still have a right to be protected under health and safety legislation. Likewise, the Presbyterian Church has its own processes for screening of people for pastoral appointments and working with children. Below are a series of links to resources for parishes to ensure they are meeting their responsibilities:
Download here the Presbyterian Church Property Trustees Policy on Earthquake prone Church buildings.
Download the supervision guidelines for further information.
Download the safety and protection document for further information.
Download the Safety in Children's Ministry document for further information.
Visit the preparing for a pandemic webpage for further information.
For further information please contact Margaret Fawcett