UCCF investigation: Can Christian orgs be trusted to mark their own homework?
By 
Tanya Marlow2023-06-21T15:01:00
Two directors have been suspended from the organisation that oversees Christian Unions in the UK. Having read the statements, Tanya Marlow is concerned that UCCF's investigation may not be as independent as has been suggested. She believes a change of approach is needed
We’ve all been reading about Soul Survivor, but another situation is rumbling on in the background without fanfare. Two directors of UCCF (the university Christian Unions organisation) are currently suspended, pending investigation.
In December 2022 UCCF’s Trust Board quietly wrote to its supporters to tell them that they were investigating “various allegations” about Richard Cunningham (National Director) and Tim Rudge (Field Director).
The UCCF board had suspended these leaders in the interests of good practice while they found a lawyer to conduct an “independent investigation”.
Related articles
-
News AnalysisCrosses and Bible verses dominated the Tommy Robinson rally. Is a new Christian right on the rise?
Reporting from inside the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ demonstration, David Campanale asked Christians why they were there. He explores what they said and asks whether a religious revolution is taking place
-
OpinionA ‘license to kill’? The Lords are criticising the assisted dying legislation. Here’s what they’re saying
The assisted dying bill is still making its way through Parliament. James Mildred explains how Peers have responded to it, and explains what’s likely to happen next
-
OpinionImmigration needs respectful debate, not polarised views. Christians must lead the way
Growing up in Telford during the grooming gangs scandal, Emma Hide has seen difficult issues around race and immigration being politicised. But polarising the debate over asylum seekers only silences legitimate concerns and fuels extremism, she says. Christians are called to a radically different approach
More from Opinion
-
OpinionYou can’t build God’s kingdom with the enemy’s tools
When the people on the platform are promoting violence and hate, Christians should have no part in the protest, says Dr Helen Paynter. As King Ahaz learned, forging shady alliances with those in power will not build God’s kingdom
-
OpinionCharlie Kirk’s true legacy isn’t his politics. It’s his Christian faith
He may have been known as a conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, but Charlie Kirk said his faith in Jesus was ”the most important thing”, notes Billy Hallowell
-
OpinionThe response to Charlie Kirk’s death is revealing the subtext of our hearts
The public murder of the Christian and conservative activist Charlie Kirk has prompted a variety of depressing responses, says Andy Kind. Our words on social media reveal much about the state of our hearts, he says
- Issues
- Topics A-Z
- Writers A-Z
- © 2025 Premier Christianity
Site powered by Webvision Cloud