Safeguarding

My name is Ley-Anne Haigh-Forsyth, and I am the Diocesan Protection Officer for Moray, Ross and Caithness. My role is to liaise with the provincial safeguarding team on safeguarding matters in the diocese.

You can reach me at

or on 07930810518.

Ensuring a Safe Church for All

The Scottish Episcopal Church is committed to making sure that every person—especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults—feels safe, respected, and valued in every part of church life.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As a diocese, we are committed to:

Creating welcoming and secure spaces for everyone.
Preventing abuse, harm, or neglect of any kind.
Responding swiftly and appropriately to any safeguarding concerns.
Supporting survivors and those affected by harm.
Providing clear guidance and ongoing training to all those involved in ministry and leadership.

Scottish Episcopal Church Safeguarding Policy

Our safeguarding practices are based on the official policies of the Scottish Episcopal Church. These policies guide our actions and provide practical steps to ensure safety and accountability at every level.

Download the official policy:

SEC Safeguarding Policy: Principles and Commitments (PDF)

This document includes:

The Church’s core principles and commitments
Definitions of key terms
Expectations for safe practice
Guidance for clergy, vestries, and volunteers

Additional Resources

You can find more safeguarding information and tools from the Scottish Episcopal Church below:

These resources include:

Guidance for online youth work and social media
Safer recruitment checklists
Complaints and concerns procedures
Policies on bullying, harassment, and unacceptable behaviour

Training and Safer Recruitment

All clergy, lay readers, and volunteers working with vulnerable people must:

Complete appropriate safeguarding training
Be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme
Undergo ongoing supervision and development

Vestries are responsible for making sure these requirements are followed in their congregations.

Reporting a Concern

If you have a concern about someone’s safety, or if you need to report an incident or allegation, please contact:

Diocesan Protection Officer – Ley-Anne Haigh-Forsyth

Email: protectionofficer@moray.anglican.org

Provincial Safeguarding Team

Email:

Phone: 0131 225 6357 (General Synod Office)

All concerns are taken seriously and handled confidentially, following our provincial procedures.