Safeguarding Archives - Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham

INEQE’s independent safeguarding audit for the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance and Southwell Minster now available

Laura Frank — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:35 +0000

In January 2026, INEQE carried out an independent safeguarding audit of the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance and the Cathedral, Southwell Minster, which was commissioned by the national Church of England as part of a national programme to audit all dioceses. INEQE has now published its findings from the audit in a report, which you can download and read with the button below. As part of the audit, INEQE received and analysed 1,015 anonymous survey responses and engaged […]

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INEQE action planning, safeguarding risk register & diocesan staffing changes | DSAP June 2026

Ben Garry — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:22:54 +0000

Sally Hodges, the Independent Chair for Southwell & Nottingham’s Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP), has summarised the key messages from the last panel meeting earlier in the summer. The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) met in June, and I am pleased to say that there was good representation from our partner colleagues, as well as safeguarding professionals and other senior leaders. 1. Draft INEQE report received DSAP was happy to hear that the draft report from the INEQE safeguarding audit […]

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A Beautiful Morning Together at the Hope Service

Ben Garry — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:58:46 +0000

On Monday 29th June, a congregation from across the diocese gathered in the Archbishop’s Palace Gardens, with Southwell Minster in the background, to pause, reflect, and remember those with lived experience of trauma. The service took place in front of the Hope Bench, which has been a place of safety, reflection and support since it was dedicated in 2023. The service was jointly organised by the diocesan safeguarding team and Southwell Minster. It featured prayer and reflection led by members […]

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Historical Adoption Practices: Archbishop Sarah’s statement & appeal for information

Ben Garry — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:31 +0000

Please note: The contents of this page include references to historical adoption practices, including the separation of mothers and babies, stigma, and experiences of trauma and lasting emotional harm. Details of support services are included lower down this page, or you can go straight to support. The Church of England has been carrying out detailed research work since 2024 in order to understand its historical involvement in mother-and-baby homes and adoption practice. As part of this research, we in the […]

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Safeguarding Drop-Ins Concerning Peter John Holland (Deceased)

Ben Garry — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:23:46 +0000

We have previously circulated communications regarding concerns relating to Peter John Holland (deceased), who was convicted in 2011 of multiple criminal offences against children within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are very keen to hear from you or anyone you know who has been affected either directly or indirectly by the actions of Peter Holland. All allegations or concerns of abuse, whether recent or non-recent, are taken seriously by the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. We would also like to ensure […]

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Diocesan Safeguarding Team Statement Concerning Peter John Holland (Deceased)

Ben Garry — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:48:00 +0000

Peter John Holland, now deceased, and with no known living relatives, was convicted in 2011 of multiple criminal offences against children within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are aware that Peter Holland had multiple roles and connections within churches across the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, including Southwell Minster cathedral, as well as roles for other organisations across different locations. We deeply regret that Peter Holland was involved within church settings and the diocesan safeguarding team continue to investigate all allegations […]

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