Who can make a claim to the Methodist Church?

Who can make a claim?

Making a claim can bring up a range of emotions. It can help to find support to help you during this process. 

The Methodist Church will consider your claim if:

• the abuse you experienced happened while in the care of a Methodist Church institution
• a Methodist Church institution was responsible for the abuser having contact with you.

Learn more about the Methodist Church’s redress processopen_in_new.  

You may want to have a lawyer represent you in your claim, but it is not essential. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for legal aid. You can learn more about getting a lawyer and other legal advice.

Learn about redress and what it means to make a claim.