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After an exciting and memorable year, we are bidding farewell to Lis Gutteridge, the Partnership Manager for the Creative English programme. Lis has decided to move on from FaithAction to other ventures. While we will miss her positive energy and mischievous sense of humour, we […]

This month marks 10 years since the first ever Creative English session, which took place in a Lifeline venue in Goodmayes, Essex. Charlie briefly interviewed our Lead Trainer and founder of the programme, Dr Anne Smith, about where it all started. Charlie: How did Creative […]

Following the resignation of Amber Rudd as Home Secretary last night, and the resulting new appointments, we’ve put together an at-a-glance guide to who’s who in Theresa May’s current line-up, as well as their counterparts in Jeremy Corbyn’s Shadow cabinet. You can always find the […]

From supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society to the work of charities and community groups helping good causes, civil society (that is, the parts of society that are not the government or businesses) is part of the fabric of our society. The […]

This week we had the pleasure of speaking to Fatemah Al-Ansare, the Events and Publicity Manager for the Iraqi Welfare Association, a community hub in Wembley. The IWA has a large focus on welfare – running our own Creative English programme plus fitness groups and […]

Here at FaithAction, we’re really please to see the launch of a new initiative between the Police and faith communities. Our own Rodie and Heather attended the launch at Parliament on Monday, which was hosted by Holly Lynch MP. #FaithAndPoliceTogether is a collaboration between a […]

The Centre for Ageing Better is looking for examples of inspiring practice to support people aged 50 and over – including in particular those from currently under-represented groups – to get involved in volunteering and community activity. The call for practice is part of the Centre’s Review of […]

The Civil Society Strategy (CSS) engagement exercise has now been running for over a month, giving people a say on how government can work with and for civil society to build a stronger society now and in the future. The Office for Civil Society has […]

The second Great Get Together, in honour of Jo Cox, is being held on 22 – 24 June, the weekend Jo would have celebrated her 44th birthday. Just like last year, it’s a chance to gather with friends, neighbours and the wider community for food, […]

People living with and beyond cancer in Manchester and London are being asked to take part in research that will help improve how well the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (CPES) captures the views of people living with cancer. Independent healthcare research charity Picker is […]