Significant Progress Threatened by Institutional Resistance and ‘Drift’INEQE Safeguarding Group has today released its 2025 Annual Report on the Independent Safeguarding Audits of Church of England Dioceses and Cathedrals, alongside two companion reports focusing on Chorister Safeguarding and Victim and Survivor Engagement. The comprehensive report reveals a clear and positive trajectory in safeguarding improvements across the Church. The 2025 audit represents an unprecedented level of engagement, with 10,348 total contributors participating in Year 2 alone. Across the majority of staff and worshipping communities, safeguarding is increasingly understood as a “gospel and theological imperative” rather than a mere administrative requirement. The report notes a growing strength in the confidence of individuals to raise concerns without fear of reprisal, driven by visible and accountable leadership.