All-Party Parliamentary Group on Safeguarding in Faith Communities
To focus on safeguarding concerns relevant to any community of faith, belief or religion. The APPG attempts to raise awareness and improve policy and practice in relation to safeguarding in faith communities and by encouraging both the opportunity and responsibility of those faith groups and communities in creating safer places for all.
Subject Group; Religion, Faith & Belief Communities|Human Rights, Equality & Social Justice.
Secretariat: Thirtyone:eight acts as the group's secretariat. https://thirtyoneeight.org
Members
- Lord Stewart of Dirleton (Officer)
- Ruth Jones (Chair & Registered Contact)
- Sam Carling (Officer)
- The Lord Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich (Co-Chair)
Funding and benefits registered
- Thirtyone:eight: Benefits In Kind, £1,501-3,000 (received 27 January 2026)