INEQE Safeguarding Group have been asked to carry out a Safeguarding Review of the Salvation Army to make sure they are doing all they can to create environments where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

We want to hear your views!

We value your input and what you tell us will help inform the recommendations of the Independent Safeguarding Reviews.

If you wish to take part in a survey then please click on the link relevant to you below.

Important Dates

These surveys are open to respondents from 26th June 2026.

They will close on 4th September 2026 at 11:30pm.

I am part of…

The Salvation Army Personnel Survey

This survey seeks the views of officers, paid staff, and volunteers (those carrying out a role on an unpaid basis, e.g. helping at a corps, leading a group, or supporting an activity or service).

The Salvation Army Service Users Survey

This survey seeks the views of those who currently uses, or have previously used any services provided by The Salvation Army, e.g. Homelessness service, Residential care home(s), Modern Slavery helpline service, Addiction and Rehabilitation services, Unemployment Advice, and Budget and Debt Advice.

The Salvation Army Children and Young People Survey

This survey seeks the views of children and young people under 18 who take part in Salvation Army activities, groups, or services. If you are under the age of 13 then please complete this survey with the help of a parent / guardian.

The Salvation Army Victims and Survivors of Abuse Survey

This survey seeks the views of individuals who have experienced abuse within The Salvation Army, as well as those who suffered harm externally but received support or a response from the organisation. We understand answering these questions can be difficult, and you can answer as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.

The Salvation Army Safeguarding Staff Survey

This survey seeks the views of Territorial Safeguarding Staff members, Divisional Safeguarding Leads and Safeguarding Leads / Deputy Safeguarding leads for local corps.

The Salvation Army Corps Community

This survey seeks the views of members of The Salvation Army community, including corps / church members.

Contact the Safeguarding Review Team

Thank you for considering contacting the Independent Safeguarding Review Team. Please complete the form below where your submission will be shared directly with the Independent Safeguarding Review Team at Ineqe Safeguarding Group.

Your submission will be treated as confidential. We will only share information if what you tell us indicates a serious risk of harm.

Please note: This inbox is not monitored 24/7

The safety of everyone is important

If you or someone you know is hurt or in immediate danger. Call the police immediately on 999. Please do not wait or complete this form.

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Further Support

Salvation Army Safeguarding Department

The Salvation Army is committed to preventing, identifying and responding to the abuse of children and adults.  If you have concerns relating to past or present incidents please do not hesitate to contact the Safeguarding Department.

Under 19 and Need to Talk?

Call Childline for free on 0800 1111 or get in touch online. You can talk to Childline about anything. No problem is too big or too small. It’s confidential.

Samaritans

Samaritans adult helpline is available for whatever you’re going through 24/7.

Call 116 123 or alternatively, visit in person to your local branch during their opening hours.

NSPCC

Contact the NSPCC Helpline for adults concerned about a child’s safety or wellbeing.

Call for free on 0808 800 5000

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (run by Refuge)

Free support available 24/7 for women and children through a dedicated helpline on 0808 2000 247.

An online chat helpline is also available Monday to Friday 10am-10pm and 10am-6pm on weekends.

Men’s Advice Line (run by Respect)

For male victims a helpline is available on 0808 801 0327 (available Monday-Friday 10am-5pm).

Webchat support is also available Monday-Friday from 9am-10am).

Hourglass (Action on Elder Abuse)

Call for free on 0808 808 8141 

Age UK

Call for free on 0800 169 2081

The Silver Line  

Call for free on 0800 470 8090

Meet the Independent Review Team

Click their names for more information

Jim is a former Chief Police Officer and was the founding Chief Executive of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre. He is currently CEO of INEQE Safeguarding Group, Independent Child Safeguarding Commissioner of the City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership, and the Independent Chair of Bromley Safeguarding Children Partnership.

Jim is a former UK Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) lead for child abuse investigations, internet safety and countering child trafficking. He was a co-author on the UK’s first Domestic Homicide Review and, in 2010, was appointed by the Home Secretary to lead the initial scoping review of the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

More recently, he led a wide-ranging safeguarding review of an NHS Trust, Oxfam GB and an international faith-based organisation at the request of the Charity Commission.

He has also commissioned and overseen a number of contemporary Serious Case and Practice Learning Reviews, including the recent Child Q.

Jim has been called to give evidence to the UK Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) and has appeared before numerous Parliamentary Committees.

Having graduated from the UK College of Policing Senior Command Course, he completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice Management at Cambridge University.

Rory is a qualified social worker with over thirty years of experience in children’s services. He holds an in-depth knowledge across a broad range of services, having held both strategic and operational responsibility for children’s social care, adult safeguarding, youth offending, youth services, early years services, domestic abuse services, LSCBs and LSCPs.

Rory co-designed and delivered the first Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub in the UK and also works as the Senior Professional Advisor (SPA) for the safeguarding partnership in the City of London and Hackney. He was previously the SPA of the City & Hackney Safeguarding Board, the first LSCB in the country to be awarded an outstanding grade by Ofsted in 2016.

Rory has significant experience in coordinating effective safeguarding arrangements that deliver impact and make children safer. He has designed learning & improvement systems, delivered safeguarding training at all levels and has written a number of contemporary practice learning reviews, including co-authoring the Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review and update report into Child Q. He is one of the lead auditors on INEQE’s team.

Hannah is the Director of Operations at INEQE Safeguarding Group. Through working with children in the UK and abroad, Hannah has developed a strong practical insight regarding the context of the risks they face. This is accompanied by the academic studies and research associated with her M.Phil from Trinity College Dublin and an LLM from Queens University Belfast, which focused on human rights and the International Criminal Court.

She has significant practical experience working within the third sector with children and vulnerable young people in the UK, India, Kosovo and Africa. Added to this, she plays a leading role in INEQE’s programme of safeguarding reviews and has been involved in all of INEQE’s recent and ongoing reviews.

Lynne is a Senior Safeguarding Advisor with over 28 years of policing experience, having served in leadership roles in Northern Ireland and England. She joined South Yorkshire Police in 2020 as a Superintendent for Operations.

She spent many years as a senior investigating officer in Public Protection roles including child abuse, rape crime and domestic abuse. She is an advocate for victims of domestic abuse and sexual crime and worked closely with the Crown Prosecution Service in England to improve the police response.

Prior to joining INEQE, Lynne was the Violence against Women and Girls Engagement (VAWG) Lead with the National Police Chief’s Council and the College of Policing. She holds a BA (Hons) in Public Policy and Management and a Master of Studies in Applied Criminology and Police Management from the University of Cambridge.

Lauren is a Senior Research Analyst and the Lead Researcher on the Church of England Audit Programme. She holds an MSc in Psychological Research Methods in Child Development and a BSc with Honours in Psychology. In her undergraduate degree, her final year thesis explored how the environmental shift to formal schooling affected the development of false belief understanding in children. Subsequently, her Masters thesis focused on differences in neurocognitive development depending on age children entered formal education.

Post-graduation, Lauren worked for 2 years with children ranging from 9 months to 8 years of age of various developmental abilities before starting her position as Research Officer at INEQE Safeguarding Group.

Danielle is a Safeguarding Auditor and Trainer at INEQE Safeguarding Group. Graduating from the University of Greenwich with a degree in Primary Education, she cultivated a personal interest in safeguarding and child protection in relation to domestic abuse and childhood trauma. Going on to develop practical insight into these areas through her work as a teacher, Danielle has taught in primary and secondary schools across Northern Ireland and Northern and Southern England, working with children from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, abilities, and age groups. She previously led a team in the creation and development of safeguarding materials and continues to deliver training courses for schools, parents and organisations working with children.

Neil McInnes is a former Detective Sergeant with 31 years of policing experience across England and Northern Ireland. He served in supervisory roles within major crime investigations, child abuse enquiries, Public Protection Branch, and covert policing, leading complex and high-risk investigations throughout his career.

Neil was the Lead Investigating Officer in the international investigation into Alexander McCartney. The case resulted in a successful prosecution, contributed to two changes in case law, and led to the identification and safeguarding of more than 3,500 victims across 29 countries. The investigation is now used as a case study for law students at Queen’s University Belfast.

He now works as a specialist auditor contributing to independent safeguarding audits within the Church of England, focusing on Risk Assessment and Management.

Jemma holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Chester and has experience working in social care, particularly supporting Looked After Children (LAC) in high-pressure environments. Jemma gained valuable frontline experience as a Residential Support Worker within children’s homes and secure units, before moving into a Support Worker role within LAC teams. Throughout her career in social care, she developed expertise in therapeutic practices and an ability to manage complex and challenging situations effectively. She currently serves as Training and Office Manager for INEQE Safeguarding Group, while also acting as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Church of England audits.

Trauma Informed Practice

INEQE takes a trauma-informed approach to ensure that the voices of victims and survivors are heard at all levels. Measures are adopted to support them before, during, and after their engagement with the review team.

To achieve a positive outcome for victims and survivors, participants can choose how they wish to engage with the review team, whether through face-to-face discussions, confidential surveys or contact forms, or online video calls. INEQE gathers their accounts using the method that best provides participants with choice and empowerment.