Rianna Ward

Warm Welcome Coordinator
Good Faith Partnership

Ria graduated with a Business and Sociology degree, having focussed her studies on the impact of social barriers, power dynamics and social inequalities within society. Her interest in this area stemmed from coordinating and participating in social justice volunteering projects, working with diverse groups of children and young people, and supporting charities in Reading. Ria brings this experience into her role as Warm Welcome Coordinator, with its impactful work to tackle injustices in society.

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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. […]