Policy and Government
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Faith and Society starts a new year
On Wednesday 15th July, as Parliament was enjoying Sir Keir Starmer’s final Prime Minister’s Questions and starting to wind down before the summer recess, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Faith and Society held its annual general meeting. The APPG, supported by FaithAction as its secretariat, […]
What’s in your hand to do?
Over the past few months, the FaithAction team has had many opportunities to be out and about, either directly supporting and encouraging the work of faith groups in different communities, or advocating for and raising up the voice of faith, drawing attention to the work […]
“The Faith Covenant works” – new research into the effectiveness of cross-sector partnerships
On Tuesday afternoon this week, we gathered in Westminster with faith leaders, local authorities, charity leaders and national government partners to launch the anticipated new research into the effectiveness of the Faith Covenant: Ten Years of the Faith Covenant: An Independent Evaluation. The Faith Covenant, […]
We Were Wrong!
I want to start this blog by recognising that we were wrong! And it’s important that we must also apologise for being wrong. Alas, I’m sorry to disappoint—this is not actually an apology. This has all been prompted by my recent appearance before the COVID […]
Where Faith Meets Politics: KCL Students Join APPG Discussion
On Wednesday 11th February, FaithAction had the pleasure of taking a group of King’s College London (KCL) students to the House of Lords. The students were part of the university’s Sociology, Politics and Religion degree – a course designed to teach individuals the complexities of […]
A National narrative: What’s that to do with faith?
Comments are open! Leave a comment on a specific issue by clicking/tapping the the comment icon in the red boxes or by using the form at the bottom of the page. In media coverage of his address last Thursday, much of Keir Starmer’s message on […]
COVID-19 Day of Reflection: Honouring and remembering those lost
This week, Georgina Colton, Commemorative Events Project Lead at Department for Culture, Media and Sport, writes about the upcoming COVID-19 Day of Reflection. The COVID-19 Day of Reflection will take place on Sunday, 8th March 2026. This national moment offers an opportunity for communities across […]
Shaping Inclusive Health and Social Policy Through Faith Representation
FaithAction is proud to be a member of the Health and Wellbeing Alliance, bringing the perspective and expertise of faith and community organisations to help shape more inclusive, accessible, and equitable health services. Through this partnership, we work to ensure that community voices inform policy […]
Questions of Hope and Hate – Faith and Faultlines in a Changing Britain
On Monday 12th January 2026, over 100 people including 13 parliamentarians gathered at Portcullis House for the launch of Questions of Hope and Hate: Faith and Faultlines in a Changing Britain, a new report produced by Hope Not Hate in partnership with the Good Faith […]
‘The Proposed Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill – impact on faith communities’
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is a landmark piece of UK legislation aimed at putting children’s welfare at the heart of education and social care. It came to public attention when a petition signed by 166,496 people sparked a parliamentary debate. Introduced in late […]
