Global Connections | Codes and Standards

Codes and Standards

One of our strategy aims is to raise standards through promoting good practice. Our motivation in raising standards is based on our desire that God is glorified in all that our members do. We also recognise the legal and moral responsibilities and obligations of our members ministries and the desire to serve staff, participants and partners in the best way possible.

Codes and guidelines One key area where some common standards have been widely used for some time is the Short-Term Code of Best Practice. The Code was revised in 2005, and the process for monitoring the code was redeveloped in 2006. The list of organisations and churches signed up to the code for 2009-2010 is now available.

In response to the network's desire for further codes and guidelines and several Global Connections forums have been working on papers relating to different areas of ministry.

Child Protection Policy Guidelines

For UK based organisation or UK church sending staff or volunteers overseas

CRB checks

Find out more about criminal records bureau checks and links for further information

Crisis Management and Prevention

Guidelines for crisis management and prevention including working in high risk areas

Guidelines for Effective Exhibiting

Guidelines for planning and implementing an effective exhibiting strategy

Guidelines for Funding Ministries in the Muslim World

Guidelines focussing on issues surrounding financial giving and receiving in a Muslim context

HIV Policy Guidelines

Guidelines for developing policies and procedures for UK based organisations or UK churches sending staff or volunteers overseas in relation to HIV infection

Member Care Guidelines

Guidelines for good practice in Member Care

Short-Term Mission Code of Best Practice

For churches and agencies facilitating short-term mission trips in the UK and worldwide

TCK Guidelines

Guidelines for developing policies and procedures for families and children serving overseas