As part of the Church of England's independent safeguarding audit programme, the Diocese of Guildford and Guildford Cathedral are being audited by safeguarding specialists, INEQE. You can find out more about the audit on the diocesan website. 

As part of this process, INEQE wants to hear directly from people across our parish communities about how we create environments where people feel safe, valued and respected. 

The audit will help identify strengths in our safeguarding practice, as well as opportunities to learn, improve and build on what we do well. 

There are separate survey links for different groups, including clergy and church staff, church members, those who attend parish activities, children and young people, and victims and survivors. The surveys are anonymous and confidential, and we encourage everyone to participate openly and honestly. 

Survey links can be found here and will remain open until 1 January 2027. 

If you have any questions about the audit, please contact the diocesan safeguarding team at ineqe@cofeguildford.org.uk