Chair of Audit and Risk Committee

The Diocese of Chelmsford serves the county of Essex, the unitary authority areas of Thurrock and Southend‑on‑Sea and the five east London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. Home to more than 3 million people, Chelmsford is the second largest diocese in the Church of England in terms of population, and one of the most diverse. Bishop Guli is a major figure in the wider Church, including her national work in the House of Lords and on the housing agenda.

• Chair of Audit and Risk – ensures we understand our risks, not just financial but also around safeguarding, data governance and cyber security, and works closely with the newly‑appointed Chair of the DBF.
• Chair of the Property Committee – brings together our property assets, glebe land, vicarages and offices.

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11:59pm Sunday 5th April 2026

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