Safer places of worship is a general guide on safety and protection issues relating to places of worship.

It outlines practical steps that you can take to ensure that you have a safe environment for worship and other activities. It contains simple guidelines that you can follow as well as links to other websites and documents to give you more detailed information on some areas which may be of interest to you.

This guide is intended solely for places of worship which are insured by Congregational and is based on the laws of England and Wales. For more information related to specific areas of risk, you should contact the relevant organisation directly. These may include your Local Licensing Authority, Fire Brigade, Crime Prevention Officer and Health and Safety Executive. For an explanation of insurance terms and details on your cover, please contact your insurance adviser or call Congregational on 01274 700 700 and ask for the church department. You may also find it helpful to visit our main web site www.congregational.co.uk