The Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of York follows Safeguarding guidelines as laid down by the Mothers’ Union Britain and Ireland

“As an organisation concerned with Christian principles and ministry in family life, the nurture and protection of children and vulnerable adults is at the heart of Mothers’ Union. Both individually as members and collectively as an organisation, Mothers’ Union has a duty to protect children and vulnerable adults, doing everything possible to ensure that they are safe when left in Mothers’ Union’s temporary care.” Central Trustees 2016

The Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of York is committed to the safekeeping of children, young people and vulnerable adults by:

1. Promoting a safer environment and culture.
2. Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the organisation.
3. Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
4. Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
5. Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
6. Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

We follow the guidelines and procedures published by the Mothers’ Union in Diocese of York.

The Safeguarding Policy Statement can be found under the safeguarding blog along with Guidelines for Branches

Mothers’ Union Britain Safeguarding Policy documents for Britain and Ireland can be found at:

https://www.mothersunion.org/safeguarding/