{"id":155125,"date":"2026-11-11T20:59:37","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T19:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcc.no\/back-on-top-safety-for-children-and-young-people\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T08:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T07:59:03","slug":"back-on-top-safety-for-children-and-young-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcc.no\/en\/back-on-top-safety-for-children-and-young-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Back on top: Safety for children and young people"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2026 member survey shows that the overall picture is stable, and most things look much like last year. However, looking a little closer, things are still moving, and several arrows are pointing upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy to give and to volunteer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The statement “I am happy to contribute financially” scores an average of 4.67 out of 5, up from 4.59 last year. Among members over 66 years of age, 85% respond that they completely agree. Willingness to volunteer is also high, with an average score of 4.64.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The motivation to contribute financially increases from 4.59 to 4.67, and is highest among the oldest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Many people experience the percentage-based Donation Model as fair. The score increases from 4.28 to 4.37. Members also say that they receive better information about what the Donation Model covers (4.34).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The Donation Model is the mainstay of our finances, and having this level of support means that both local churches and the joint BCC Federation can implement plans we have made to fulfill the church’s objectives,” says Tore Aslaksen from the Secretariat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Finances are the topic most frequently mentioned in the free-text responses. Some ask how the Donation Model is calculated in countries with high taxes, and suggest specific changes to the model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We take all feedback seriously. Last year\u2019s survey had a significant impact on our decision to prioritize making overnight accommodation at Brunstad better and more affordable for young people during the next five-year period,” says Aslaksen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read more about the Donation Model<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Safe for children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As last year, the statement that BCC offers a safe and supportive environment for children and young people receives the highest score in the entire survey: 4.76 out of 5. The young people themselves are clear: In the 18\u201325 age group, 85% respond that they completely agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A safe and supportive environment for children and young people receives this year’s highest score, 4.76 out of 5.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Members also view the development positively. The statement that the church has developed positively over the last ten years scores 4.66.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better informed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Members give higher scores than last year on all questions about information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Good information in connection with Annual General Meetings: 4.49 (4.37 in 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Good information about important changes: 4.36 (4.30)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Information is easily available locally: 4.24 (4.17)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    “We want it to be easy for both members and the public to find the information they need. On the bcc.no website, you should be able to find answers to everything you want to know about BCC. And for members, we are working on an AI search, which collects all the information you need as a member in one place,” says Berit Hustad Nilsen from the Secretariat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    627 free-text comments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Out of just over 3,000 participants in the survey, 627 wrote a comment. The largest group, 213 comments, express thanks, support, and confidence. Other topics commented on include the Donation Model, accommodation during conferences, information, and decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    All comments are read. They are shared with the relevant boards and leadership of the BCC Federation, the Event organizations and Samvirk. BCC Norway, BCC Netherlands, and DCG Germany receive separate reports for their respective countries. Each recipient only receives the comments that apply to them, and any names are anonymized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    BCC has surveyed its members every year since 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “The responses to the member survey show that the members are united behind the direction we have chosen. It is a strong vote of confidence,” says Hustad Nilsen, adding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “There will always be things we can do better. And we get the best input from the members themselves, who naturally care about the church continuing this positive development.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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