Rowena Pailing

@MartynPercy The Diocese and Cathedral are correct, so by process of elimination... You might also ask why the CofE would be so keen to avoid a request for a JR potentially being granted, and the precedent that could set for other JRs of other cases.

…still leaves us with a diocese and cathedral claiming they didn’t pay up. That leaves the Archbishops’ Council and/or the Church Commissioners as potential sources. I think it is fair and reasonable to ask where the payoff came from.

@ebenezer1954 @jenstirrup @Richard_Scorer @MartynPercy There was not a judicial review, and therefore no outcome. Requesting a JR does not guarantee that one will happen, but payment was made before it got to that stage anyway. Church Times reporting has been misleading, but you will understand I can't comment further.

@rowena_pailing @jenstirrup @Richard_Scorer @MartynPercy Did Andrew Hindley not request a judicial review? Was the payment not made to him following the outcome of that? I know only what I have read in the Church Times and elsewhere, and I am in no way an apologist for the diocese.

Fact. None have started and none of the ISB 11 are receiving any support whatsoever from Archbishops’ Council. There is no timetable to start these reviews, let alone complete them. Archbishops’ Council do not engage with those victims that their actions and policies produce.

@ebenezer1954 @jenstirrup @Richard_Scorer @MartynPercy I'm afraid this is a misreading. Just for clarity, he did not win any legal action. Rather the CofE chose to offer him a payment to leave.

@jenstirrup @Richard_Scorer @MartynPercy TBF, as I understand it, the £250k paid to Andrew Hindley followed his successful legal action for wrongful dismissal, after the cathedral had used an obscure procedural device to get rid of him. Not really a 'pay-off' as normally understood. Regrettable nonetheless.

@Rgt71Robert @GavinDrake @CottrellStephen @churchofengland I don't know if the Archbishops' Council discussed this case, but it was certainly discussed at meetings involving key members of staff who the CofE website says exist 'to support the Archbishops' Council's objectives'.

Important @GavinDrake letter to @CottrellStephen. He asks Stephen to live out the words of his Epiphany letter about transparency & reform @churchofengland re safeguarding & treatment of victims of abuse. Gavin asks: 1) How many clergy who have risk assessments in place hold a license & did the Archbishops’ council discuss the case at Blackburn Cathedral? @rowena_pailing one for you. 2) How much money have bishops & dioceses received for legal fees re issues of abuse from @ccsforengland & can @UKParliament know? @MarshadeCordova one for you. 3) With whom @churchofengland are the @ChtyCommission working on the presenting issues? Does it include William Nye? 4) Could we have transparency about the status of @seaofcomplicity @Richard_Scorer complaints into William Nye and how he operates? Gavin concludes: “If you refuse to answer these questions, then we will know for sure that despite these latest “fine words”, no action will follow and your words at epiphany are as hollow as your words have been over the years.”

Woman's Hour this morn looked at women's role in reform of C of E safeguarding, ft the Revd Dr Rowena Pailing who resigned from Blackburn Cathedral over her safeguarding concerns & the Revd Jenny Penn who played role in BBC investigation into David Tudor bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

@RevdRach Thanks Rachel - hope all is well with you!

@rowena_pailing great to hear you on Woman's Hour today.

What role are women playing in the reform of safeguarding within the Church of England? As the Archbishop of Canterbury finishes his duties today & steps down, @BBCNuala speaks to the BBC's @AleemMaqbool, & former members of the C of E clergy, Rowena Pailing & Rev. Jenny Penn ⬇️

Today’s @BBCWomansHour should be well worth a listen for those interested in reforming @churchofengland cultures in relation to safeguarding & abuse. @BBCNuala joined by @AleemMaqbool along with @rowena_pailing who resigned from ministry at Blackburn Cathedral because of safeguarding concerns & Jenny Penn who helped bring the David Tudor abuse & how that was dealt with to public attention.

@Tonypears Happy New Year to you, Tony!

@rowena_pailing Enjoy your walk. Looks very peaceful. Only noise probably the clanking of Crispin’s medals .

First walk of 2025. Hoping it's a good year ahead.

We want to let you know about our Helpline hours over the festive break. We know this can be a difficult time for those who have experienced #BabyLoss. Take time to look after yourself and spend it in a way that is right for you 💙🧡 ➡️ sands.org.uk/support

Delighted to be commissioned today as a Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside. Thank you to @LdLtMerseyside for a lovely event.

I resigned from the CofE as part of my challenge to the cover up of abuse in Blackburn. @JustinWelby has not resigned or challenged. In fact he seems happy to perpetuate the cover ups of Smythe, Blackburn and many more. The tragedy of #Makin is that it says nothing surprising.

We are looking for a new Rector . Follow the link to find out more and check out our website livpc.co.uk/service-resour… for our Parish Profile pathways.churchofengland.org/en/jobs/rector…

@JanetChapman5 @crispin_pailing Thank you - yes, they are much taller than us! Enjoy your visit to Birmingham!

@rowena_pailing @crispin_pailing Hope you both have a happy day in your new(ish) roles. Can’t believe how big your boys are now. We’re heading back to Brum to hear CBSO play The Beatles. 🥰

Happy St Crispin's Day, to all you millions of Crispins out there

@emilycridgway @HannahBarraclo8 @SandsUK Yes of course - that's fine! And we're distracting ourselves from empty nest syndrome by moving nest.

@rowena_pailing @HannahBarraclo8 @SandsUK I'll drop you an email this week if that's ok, Rowena? We're giving our service a bit of an overhaul so some fresh material would be so helpful. Hope the nest isn't too quiet!

Does anyone in this wonderful space have a Wave of Light service (for baby loss awareness) that I could see? Holding those in prayer whilst I ponder and create a worship space @TewkesAbbey

@HannahBarraclo8 @TewkesAbbey It may also be worth clergy knowing that @SandsUK have templates for Lights of Love services and events for both Christian and secular contexts, with guidance notes.

Boys delivered. Nest empty.