Martin Walmsley

Martin has worked in Revenues and Benefits for 35 years across seven local authorities, joining City of Lincoln Council in 2003 and forming their shared service with North Kesteven District Council in 2011, where he remains today. He holds the full IRRV (Hons) qualification and serves as an IRRV examiner. In 2018 he received the IRRV Award for Excellence in Partnership Working for a joint holistic initiative with the DWP supporting Universal Credit customers in making and maintaining their claims

Dr Dawid Stelmach PhD

Department of Theology, Adam Mickiewicz University. Dawid’s research focuses on Comparative Religion and Abrahamic Religions. His current project is Theology of Comic.

Natasha Ereira-Guyer

Natasha is an experienced project manager specialising in community research, analysis, and the development of solutions to enhance and expand civil society initiatives. She relaunched CSC as co-founder in 2020, committed to strengthening civil society’s contribution to UK social development. She holds two degrees from University College London (BASc and MSc), applying her advanced understanding of human behaviour and cognition to social impact work. Her experience includes four years in international development with the United Nations, professional communications work, UK parliamentary experience, and peacebuilding at the Centre for Sustainable Peace, where she analysed psychosocial characteristics and citizenship styles influencing conflict.

Sadia Akram

Sadia Akram is the Programme Director for the Forum for Discussion of Israel and Palestine (FODIP) and a recipient of the national BEDSA Award for her work bringing Jewish and Muslim women together through sport. She also serves as Director for Good Relations Oldham and is a practitioner in Conflict Awareness, Mediation, and Philosophical Enquiry. With extensive experience in civic engagement, housing governance, and interfaith community initiatives, she is committed to fostering dialogue, understanding, and positive community relations.

Rabbi Warren Elf MBE

Rabbi Warren Elf MBE is a part-time freelance rabbi serving Southend and District Reform Synagogue since 2001, Liverpool Reform Synagogue since 2016, and currently Manchester Reform Synagogue. He is deeply committed to interfaith engagement, community cohesion, and conflict resolution, with many years of experience building positive relationships across diverse communities. A founding trustee and current Co-Chair of the Faith Network for Manchester, he is also actively involved in the Greater Manchester Faith and Belief Advisory Panel and the Forum for Discussion of Israel and Palestine. He was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s 2019 New Year’s Honours for his services to communities in Manchester, particularly in interfaith and community cohesion work.

Adam Linton

Adam Linton is Project Manager at FODIP and brings extensive experience as a facilitator and mediator across diverse communities in County Down, Northern Ireland. His work has focused on grassroots programmes in interface areas and neighbourhoods impacted by both historic and emerging conflicts. Deeply interested in the dynamics of conflict and the processes of peace, he is passionate about dialogue, philosophy, and community cohesion, believing that meaningful progress grows from strong, resilient relationships and genuine mutual understanding.

Sr Savat Sultana Ujra Mulla

Ms Sarvat Ujra Mulla has completed her MA Islamic Studies, PGC Islamic Education and PGC in Education Practice. Sarvat was a ‘Trainer’ for the Effective Teaching Skills, Special Educational Needs in Supplementary Schools and Managing an Effective Learning Environment courses for the National Resource Centre for Supplementary Education (NRCSE), London. She has helped in developing ‘Teaching in Islamic Supplementary school’s course for the NRCSE and has developed the Professional Development programme, including Safeguarding course for staff of faith institutions as part of her work with Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI). Currently, Sarvat is pursuing a PhD in Education, researching contribution of Muslim women in Supplementary schools.

Abdul Nasir Siddiqui

Abdul Siddiqui is the Founder and Lead Coordinator of Active Muslim Nation, a grassroots initiative dedicated to serving the Lincolnshire community through compassion-led, practical support. His work focuses particularly on assisting individuals and families facing food insecurity and social hardship, ensuring meaningful help reaches those who need it most.

Malik Ehsan Ejaz

Malik Ehsan Ejaz is a Board Member and Lead Partner of Active Muslim Nation, a grassroots initiative committed to serving the Lincolnshire community through compassion-driven, practical support. His work focuses particularly on supporting individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and social hardship, helping ensure vital assistance reaches those most in need.

Adrienne Gill

Arul Little Snita S

Arul Little Snita S is a dedicated Research Scholar specializing in Ecocriticism and Environmental Studies and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Philosophy. Passionate about humanitarian work since her school years, she has consistently sought opportunities to serve diverse communities. Through Peace Bridge India, she began volunteering and later took on the role of Director, contributing to initiatives that address pressing needs across various communities. She remains committed to fostering responsible reflection and bringing together people of different faiths in pursuit of a more compassionate and united future.

Ramasubbu

MK Ramasubbu served as Panchayat President of Chinthamani Village in Tirunelveli District for ten years, leading impactful community development initiatives. He organized large-scale tree plantation drives distributing over 5,000 saplings, conducted free health camps benefiting more than 20,000 people across 10 village panchayats, and arranged veterinary camps serving around 10,000 cattle. In recognition of his service, he received the Nirmal Gram Puraskar from the President of India, the Clean Village Award under the Swachh Bharat Scheme, and appreciation from the Managing Director of TVS Group. He currently serves as a Director at PeaceBridge India, continuing his commitment to social and community development.