Read our latest blogs and opinion pieces on safeguarding in faith and charity settings.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
