Frequently Asked Questions

The Church of England announces that Kennedys Law will be its Scheme Administrator and help it develop further and manage its National Redress Scheme for victims and survivors of Church-related abuse. 

If you are a survivor of abuse perpetrated by someone representing the Church of England, you can apply to the National Redress Scheme. This includes physical, sexual, emotional or psychological abuse (including spiritual abuse) at any age.  

People living abroad will also be able to apply to the Scheme.

Survivors may disclose abuse that occurred a long time ago and we encourage people who are in this position to consider applying.

All applications will be treated fairly and consistently regardless of when or where the abuse occurred.

The Redress Project Board has agreed the recommended financial award framework. If approved through the Church of England’s legislative processes, the framework would result in individual awards of between £5000 and £660,000 in rare and exceptional circumstances..

The Church of England is committed to a whole-Church funding approach. The Church Commissioners have already allocated £150 million to ensure the timely resolution of applications and financial redress. Additional funding will come from local church bodies who will be invited to contribute.