Julian Prior

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Julian is an experienced consultant providing leadership and organisational development support for charities drawing on over 25 years of experience as a charity founder / CEO, Chair of trustees and adviser. He started a charity (Action Foundation) providing supported housing and English classes for asylum seekers and refugees in Tyneside, was the founding Chair of Trustees of a national network (NACCOM), an Immigration Advisor to an MP and Chair of a working group on asylum policy for the Centre for Social Justice. Julian provides insight, advice and support for charity leaders (across all sectors) helping them navigate the challenges of taking their organisation to the next level.

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ChurchWorks Commission appoints Bishop of Peterborough as its new Chair

29 September 2026

The ChurchWorks Commission has named the Rt Revd Debbie Sellin, the 39th Bishop of Peterborough, as its new chair. Bishop Debbie was installed at Peterborough in March 2024, becoming Peterborough’s first female bishop. She takes over as Chair of the ChurchWorks Commission from Bishop Philip Mounstephen, who has chaired the ChurchWorks Commission since 2024. The […]

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The Prime Minister shines a light on Warm Welcome Spaces

15 September 2026

Last year, the Warm Welcome Campaign had the honour of taking Andy Burnham, in his role as Greater Manchester Mayor, and our Ambassador Gaby Roslin, to visit Longsight Library and Learning Centre Warm Welcome Space in Manchester.  Following his recent appointment as Prime Minister, we wrote to the Rt. Hon. Andy Burnham MP, to congratulate […]

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John Drew is named as the new managing director for Good Faith

7 September 2026

John Drew has joined Good Faith as its new Managing Director. John Drew’s appointment comes at an important stage in Good Faith’s development, coinciding with the launch of its new brand and marking ten years of delivering projects for social good. Good Faith aims to bring people together to create solutions to society’s toughest problems. […]