A suite of template policies for Parishes to consider and adopt
Template Behaviour Policies that the Bishop's Council recommend each PCC considers implementing.
View and/or download the full suite of policies in pdf form to read, and use the links below to download an editable and/or printable version of the individual policies and guidance, to adjust for your own context.
Whistleblowing Policy: A template for Parishes
- Whistleblowing Policy – a template for PCCs to adopt, so that people know how to raise concerns.
Posters for dislay in your church
- Raising a Concern – a poster for display in your church.
- Parish Code of Conduct - a poster for display in your church.
- Pastoral Principles into Practice - an A3 poster for display in your church.
Complaints Policy and Procedure: A template for Parishes
- Complaints Policy and Procedure - a template for PCCs to adopt.
A Parish Code of Conduct
- Parish Code of Conduct - a template for PCCs to adopt, so that we set a culture of respect and consideration towards each other.
Violence and Aggression Policy: A template for Parishes
- Violence and Aggression Policy - a template for PCCs to adopt, so that we keep each other safe.
Pastoral principles into practice: to ensure the flourishing of all
- Pastoral Principles into practice - a template for PCCs to adopt, so that we set a culture of respect and consideration towards each other.
Dealing with Bullying and Harassment Policy: A template for Parishes
- Bullying and Harassment Policy - a template for PCCs to adopt, so that we are clear on the boundaries of acceptable behaviour and how we will challenge those who fail to respect those boundaries.
Relating Well Together
- A pdf of the full suite of policies - including a foreword from Bishop Dagmar.