<span style="font-size: 1rem;">The Register is an important development in strengthening safeguarding in the Church and was a recommendation in the </span>2017 Gibb Report<span style="font-size: 1rem;"> which looked into the Church’s handling of allegations against the late Bishop Peter Ball.</span>

Having a single, reliable, up to date register will enable clergy, churchwardens, and members of the public to check the bona fides of all clergy with licence or permission to officiate.

The National Register shows an individual’s title and name, how they are engaged with the Church of England (current post/licence) and the diocese, area or benefice to which they are licensed. The Register does not include contact, biographical or historical information.

At the time of launch, the National Register includes those who are ordained, expanding to include lay ministry in due course.

To check the list of registered clergy please go to:

https://www.churchofengland.org/about/national-register-clergy