An award-winning independent Christian safeguarding charity helping create safer places. Our vision is a world where every child and adult can feel and be safe.

United Kingdom
Joined May 2011
Further your knowledge on working with children and young adults safely with our advanced course - available as self-paced learning, allowing you to learn at a time and place that suits you. Find out more: learninghub.thirtyoneeight.o…
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Our members don't get left behind by changes in law, legislation and best practice. Learn how you can stay up to date: ow.ly/e4MP50ZZgB0
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Domestic abuse happens in Christian families. Studies show that there are similar rates of domestic abuse among churchgoers and non-churchgoers. This Domestic Abuse awareness month, we explore how churches can help. Read now in our blog: thirtyoneeight.org/blogs/dom…
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What do you think of when you think about safeguarding? Perhaps you think of laws, legislation or forms? Safeguarding is much more than that. It's everything we do to keep everyone - children and adults, safe from harm. Read more in our blog: thirtyoneeight.org/blogs/wha…
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There's just a month to go until #SafeguardingSunday! What are your plans? Sign up for your free guide: safeguardingsunday.org/
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We love hearing how much of a difference membership has made. We're proud to support thousands of churches and other organisations across the UK in creating safer places 🙏 Find out how you could benefit: ow.ly/7fq350ZWSYk
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This Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, we're highlighting our online Domestic Abuse safeguarding training, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to recognise Domestic Abuse and support those affected. Find out more and book: ow.ly/ihOq50ZWPHJ?
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Celebrity Traitors is back. It may be a game of deception and power – but its lessons go far beyond the castle. In our blog, we explore how the show mirrors real-life challenges in church safeguarding. Read now: thirtyoneeight.org/blogs/who…
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There's just over a month to go until Safeguarding Sunday! There's still time to sign up, get your free guide and plan your service. Sign up or find out more: safeguardingsunday.org
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Our members get incredible value from our range of membership packages, with benefits designed to make life easier and give you more for your money. Learn how to get the most out of your membership with our free webinars: ow.ly/Fgfa50ZUyLa
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Is your organisation ready to take the next step in its safeguarding journey? Find out more: ow.ly/YZGR50ZUv4Y
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Safeguarding Sunday - 15 November 2026 Join thousands of churches, from diverse backgrounds and traditions across the UK, taking part in Safeguarding Sunday to shout about protecting vulnerable people. Free resources are available from @thirtyoneeight. ctbi.org.uk/event/safeguardi…
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Not only is it a legal obligation protect people from harm, it is also everyone's moral duty to do everything we can to keep people safe. Read more in our Heart of Safeguarding blog: ow.ly/w8mk50ZUr5M
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Safeguarding isn't just about protecting children. Safeguarding is everything we do to keep everyone safe from harm, whatever their age or stage of life. Read more in our blog: ow.ly/OxOu50ZTxMA
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What if Biblical love wasn't just a concept - but it actually looked like something? We're basing this year's Safeguarding Sunday theme on this passage in 1 Corinthians 13, where we are told that love protects. Register now: safeguardingsunday.org/
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Staying in touch with the latest legislation and best practice ensures your organisation is legally compliant and safe for all. Our members are kept up to date with regular member events and our monthly email updates. Find out more: thirtyoneeight.org/become-a-…
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What should you do when an allegation of abuse is made against a worker? It is important that you take any allegation seriously and respond immediately, however unlikely it may seem. Read more about the actions you should take in our Knowledge Hub: ow.ly/9y6250ZSyVi
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Do you, or others you know, view safeguarding as a distraction from ministry? There are over 2000 references to matters of justice and injustice in the Bible, of which the principles of safeguarding are included. Read more in A Theology of Safeguarding: thirtyoneeight.org/media/mst…
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Safeguarding can easily be reduced to just processes and procedures - a box to tick. But it is the means by which we protect children and adults from harm - and has a profound impact on people's lives. Read more about the heart of safeguarding in our blog: thirtyoneeight.org/umbraco/p…
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You know your church community better than anyone. This year, we're championing and equipping you to run an impactful service that works for your unique context with our new Guide to Safeguarding Sunday. Sign up now: safeguardingsunday.org
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