Thinking of supporting those affected by the crisis in Ukraine? Read our latest safer giving guidance here.

Safeguarding and Protecting People for faith centres

Safeguarding and Protecting People should be a priority for your faith centre.

As part of your safeguarding duties, you must take reasonable steps to protect from harm people who come into contact with your charity

Charity Commission guidance
Safeguarding Duties for Charity Trustees

SFI Safeguarding Courses

Upcoming SFI Training Sessions

Basic Child Safeguarding Awareness

Child Safeguarding for Designated Safeguarding Leads ‘DSL’s

Child Safeguarding for Supplementary School Teachers & Staff

Child Safeguarding for Trustees and Managers

Want training on another safeguarding topic?
Contact us via info@sfitogether.org and we’ll see if we can help.

Key Safeguarding Guidance for Faith Centres

Safeguarding Children Policy

Code of Behaviour for Faith Centre Staff & Volunteers working with Children

Safer Recruitment Policy

Designated Safeguarding Lead Poster

Visiting Speakers Policy

See all our example policies

Key Safeguarding Guidance for faith centres:

Read SFI and DBS’s joint guidance on DBS (criminal record) checks when you’re recruiting staff and volunteers

Read the Department for Education guidance on keeping children safe in out of school settings like Madrassahs, Yeshivas and Sunday Schools (via gov.uk)