Social Justice
We work with and support multiple groups, locally, nationally and globally. Here are some useful social justice resources.
General:
- Theos – a think tank stimulating debate about the place of religion in society, challenging and changing ideas through research, commentary and events.
Modern slavery:
- The Clewer Initiative – collaboratively working across the Church of England to end UK slavery. Inventors of the Safe Car Wash app and Hidden Voices initiative
- Hope for Justice – bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society
- IJM – working to protect people in poverty from violence
For further information and resources, please check out our Modern Slavery webpage.
Inclusivity:
- Inclusive Church – A network of churches, groups and individuals uniting to help the church celebrate and affirm every person. Our regional ambassadors are Rob Ponsford and Glen Graham.
- Through the Roof – a charity aiming to transform lives through Jesus with disabled people
Mental Health:
- Talkworks – NHS talking therapy service, offering free support for anyone living in Devon (over 18).
- Mental Health First Aid. Please see this page for more details.
- Mind – a charity that provide advice and support on mental health, and campaign.
Local outreach:
- Transforming Plymouth Together – enabling Church action for a fairer city, in collaboration with the Diocese of Exeter and Church Urban Fund.
- JustLove Exeter – a community of Exeter University Students equipping each other to pursue the biblical call to social justice.
Loneliness and isolation:
- Age UK Devon | Activities and events – Do take a look at the events and activities on offer in Devon.
- Home – Linking Lives UK – an organisation that exists to improver quality of life through friendship, by empowering and equipping churches to significantly impacts social isolation and loneliness in local communities. Do take a look at the events and activities in Devon.
- Alzheimer’s Society has great resources to help you or your loved ones with Alzheimer’s.
