In 2026, Safeguarding Sunday is taking place on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

It is a safeguarding awareness raising campaign for churches run by the charity Thirtyone:eight.

Each year, thousands of churches from diverse backgrounds and traditions across the UK come together to reflect on their own safeguarding journey, and to highlight and celebrate all the good work that is being done by so many behind the scenes to protect vulnerable people.

On Sunday, 15 November 2026, churches are encouraged to make safeguarding a focus during their morning services.

A service will be held in Derby Cathedral at 2pm to give thanks and to celebrate the work of our Parish Safeguarding Officers and to recognise their work through an Act of Commissioning.  All people in any churches are invited to attend to mark our united commitment to safeguarding in the life of the Cathedral and churches across the diocese.

Tea/coffee and cake will be available after the service.

Resources for churches are available at: safeguardingsunday.org