The easing of social and economic lockdown measures following the COVID-19 outbreak is being supported by NHS Test and Trace. Faith Institutions need to assist this service by keeping a temporary record of worshippers, staff (including volunteers) and visitors for 21 days and assist NHS Test and Trace with requests for that data if needed,…
As Out-of-School-Settings are now able to open, there are many guidelines and procedures at play that need to be put in place. Navigating what needs to be done can be challenging to many, SFI has developed a risk assessment checklist for your faith based out of school settings. Click here to download word version Click…
The Government is easing the lockdown gradually with guidelines. From 13th June 2020 places of worship will be permitted to open for specific purposes, it is vital to note that trustees remain fully responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all those who visit their place of worship. This includes worshippers, staff, volunteers and…
The Government is easing the lockdown gradually with guidelines. From 13th June 2020 places of worship will be permitted to open for specific purposes. It is vital to note that trustees remain fully responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all those who visit their place of worship. This includes worshippers, staff, volunteers and…
SFI is committed to keeping our faith centres safe. We are honoured to work alongside the Muslim Council of Peterborough in this updated and expanded version of the Safegaurding of Children and Young People in Madrasahs booklet. With useful templates for safeguarding, health and safety risks, fire safety and much more, this booklet can be…
Places of worship, like other organisations have closed their building due to the COVID-19 outbreak, whilst insurance companies are generally expecting organisations to temporarily close their premises. It’s important to check with your insurance companies what your policy actually covers, many insurers will not apply the cover restrictions for Unoccupied Premises, others may require you…
During the Covid-19 crisis, as faith institutions are closed, many have moved to remote working. It is important to continue to safeguard and protect children during these times and ensure that policies around this are not loosened. The purpose of this policy statement is to: – ensure the safety and well being of children and…
We have developed a brief guide for faith organisations on hand cleaning and hand washing guides to help prevent the spread of virus in light of the coronavirus outbreak. If your Place of Worship would like printed versions of these posters, please contact us directly with your mailing address at natan@sfitogether.org
Click here to download our fundraising ideas posters.
Here is a fantastic safeguarding resource created by the NCVO team. The members of faith institutions should be able to practice their faith in a safe and secure environment. Click here to access their safeguarding resource.
