Ringers do not operate in isolation. The Tower Stewardship Committee was formed in 2006 in order to give guidance in the general areas of tower management within the wider community recognising Church and Common Law.
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It has become increasingly obvious in recent years that bell ringers cannot exist in isolation: a number of external factors now impinge on our activities. As responsible bell ringers, we must be aware of these factors, be able to communicate effectively with the relevant authorities and be able to manage these issues to the benefit of the ringing community.
The Committee provides a set of Guidance Notes on the topics of particular concern. The following replace the set distributed in hard copy in 2006:
* The note on Child Protection In Towers has been updated to reflect the requirements of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, which start to come into effect on 12 October 2009. Please also see the following additional information on this legislation:
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In recent years there has been a steady increase in legislation and social regulation that impacts directly on the role and responsibilities of the Tower Captain. It is quite probable that this trend will continue and Tower Captains are becoming exposed to considerable potential personal risk in the discharge of their voluntary duties.
Insurance, Child Protection and Health and Safety issues have in years past been dealt with on behalf of the Council by the Administrative Committee through the formation of ad hoc sub-committees of Officers or Members. However, these issues are ongoing and they continue to be subject to further review, extension and development -- going right to the heart of how ringing is managed at the local level.
The office of Tower Captain or Ringing Master is generally not recognised within the constitutions of most members societies of the Council or of the Council itself, yet this office is not only crucial to the day-to-day management of ringing but carries the principal responsibility for compliance with the law within our ringing community.
During its 2005 meeting the Central Council approved the creation of the Tower Stewardship Committee at its 2006 meeting, and appointed a Working Group to start work immediately.
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