It has come to our attention that the National Redress Scheme has listed the BUV and some other State Baptist Unions on a list of institutions that have not joined the Scheme nor acted to do so.

As you are aware, the BUV has resolved to join the Scheme and for some time has been working with the Scheme’s staff to finalize our application to join as a participating group, comprising the BUV and a large number of our churches. This is an administratively demanding process that is nearing completion. 

We have spoken to the Scheme and they have have now updated the status as "Intending to join by second quarter of 2019". If your church has not yet opted into the BUV’s participating group, we encourage you to do so. Click here for more information.

Source: BUV News