This policy includes:

• Details of the policies and procedures Hillsong has in place to protect children and adults at risk
• The details of our Designated Safeguarding Officers
• The process followed when a concern or allegation is raised in relation to a child or adult at risk.

Please note that all Hillsong Group Leaders, and all volunteers involved with kids, youth or adults at risk, are required to complete the following prior to volunteering:

• An application including reference checks
• External online safeguarding training and testing via MeLearning
• A DBS check
• Data protection training and testing
• A Volunteer Agreement detailing the expectations and restrictions for volunteering.

Hillsong is a member of thirtyone:eight, an independent Christian charity that provides guidance and advice on safeguarding, through which all staff and key volunteers have immediate access to safeguarding advice in the event of any concern, disclosure or incident.

All concerns, disclosures and incidents, including the advice received from thirtyone:eight and the subsequent actions taken, are internally reported, recorded and followed up by the Legal Department and the Designated Safeguarding Officers.

For all safeguarding concerns and queries, please contact [email protected] or call 0207 384 9200 and ask to be speak with the Hillsong UK Safeguarding Oversight.

For concerns or allegations that do not relate to children or adults at risk please contact [email protected].

For all urgent matters please contact [email protected]

For concerns or issues relating to the safeguarding of children, young people or adults at risk, please refer to the Safeguarding Policy.

Employees should also refer to the Whistleblowing Policy and the Grievance Procedure in the Staff Handbook.

Please note that the Complaints Policy and Procedure relates to complaints or concerns regarding Hillsong Staff and/or Volunteers. For complaints or concerns regarding members of the Hillsong congregation or members of the public, please contact your local pastor who will be able to support you if appropriate and raise the issue with the Legal Department if required.