The independent safeguarding audit programme for the Church of England was commissioned by the Archbishops’ Council and is overseen by the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team (NST). Led by the INEQE Safeguarding Group and working to a consistent framework, the audits test the sufficiency of safeguarding arrangements within CofE dioceses and cathedrals.
Bishopthorpe Palace is undertaking its audit in August 2026, and INEQE has been seeking views from a variety of individuals to help shape its focus during the site visit.
The link below redirects you to the INEQE page, which is specifically designed for the Bishopthorpe Palace audit. The deadline for completing the surveys has now passed, but if you wish to share your views with the Audit team please use the contact form, which will be sent directly to INEQE.
If you would like to speak to anyone at Bishopthorpe Palace about the audit, please email [email protected].