Blogs

21 October 2024

Behind the scenes of 'Safe'

As part of Safeguarding Sunday 2024, we have produced a spoken word film called ‘SAFE’. We went behind the scenes of the film to speak to Corinne Thorne who co-wrote and performed in the film. Corinne works for Thirtyone:eight as a Safeguarding Advisor. She spoke to us about why this film is so important to her and for the church.

16 October 2024

Member's Spotlight: Spring Harvest

Spring Harvest Thirtyone:eight have been a member of Thirtyone:eight for 23 years. Here, their CEO, Phil Loose shares how their membership has helped them grow in their mission.

15 October 2024

Safeguarding in charities — lessons learned and why it matters

A recent high-profile case saw a charity lose its charitable status due to serious safeguarding failures. It’s a clear reminder for all charities, safeguarding isn’t an optional extra, it’s essential. What can we learn from this case?

01 October 2024

7 tips for a safer, healthier culture

What are the characteristics of safer, healthier Christian culture, and why is it important? Thirtyone:eight join CEO, Justin Humphreys gives us his top tips.

25 September 2024

Scotland Embraces the UNCRC: What It Means for You

This summer, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was written into Scottish law. This blog explores what it means for you and the children you support.

01 August 2024

Safe as houses? What next for the future of home-based youth work

Most of us would like to think of our homes as safe places. However, how aware are we to the potential risks of harm occurring? And with changing legislation, what does it all mean for youth meetings in our homes?

31 July 2024

Leadership: Character eats culture before we sit down to breakfast

Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer provide a timely reminder for us all about the need to develop and nurture healthy cultures in our churches and faith-based organisations.

24 July 2024

Public Policy Matters

Leigh McFarlane, Public Policy and Research Manager at Thirtyone:eight, shares her thoughts on what public policy is and why public policy is for everyone.

08 July 2024

Safeguarding Sunday: Let's talk about it

Safeguarding Sunday is back – and this year it’s going to be bigger than ever. If you’ve not taken part before, or even if it’s a regular part of your church calendar – join us this November!

25 June 2024

How to restore a fallen leader

When leaders fail and harm others we are right to expect that a recognisable process might follow before business as usual can resume. But what exactly should this process look like? Justin Humphreys helps us examine what that might look like.

23 May 2024

Guest Blog: Christian noise or kingdom influence?

Guest blog: Should Christians engage with politics? And if so how do we do it meaningfully? Andy Flannagan from Christians in Politics tells us how.

21 May 2024

Member's Story: NAYC & ACUK Ltd

NAYC & ACUK Ltd have benefitted from membership with Thirtyone:eight in a number of ways, and decided to take that even further by applying for the Thirtyone:eight Safeguarding Standards Award, which they were awarded in 2023.

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