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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.
14 May 2024

Concerns Over Proposed Mandatory Reporting Law Changes

The government has published amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill on the mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse, in response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). We are concerned that these proposals will not effectively prevent or protect children from abuse.
16 April 2024

Together we can - a manifesto for a safer society for all

Ahead of the 2024 general election, we have published our first-ever manifesto, setting out the key opportunities for the Government to improve policy, legislation and guidance that offers greater protection for all children and adults living in the UK.

09 April 2024

A Celebration of Ian Carpenter’s contribution to Thirtyone:eight

Last month we had to say our farewells to Ian Carpenter, who is retiring from his role as Helpline Manager at Thirtyone:eight. Ian has left a huge legacy for the team, and wider society. Read our celebration.
27 March 2024

Safeguarding As Mission: Learning from encounters with Jesus

Are you someone who believes safeguarding shouldn’t play a part in church life? Or are you someone who thinks safeguarding is fundamental to faith? To help us unpack what safeguarding really means for the church, Justin Humphreys, joint-CEO of Thirtyone:eight has written a new book – ‘Safeguarding As Mission’.