A local government specialist in public welfare systems with over 35 years’ experience in revenues and benefits administration. He focuses on partnership approaches to supporting communities during economic hardship.
A project manager and civil society researcher specialising in community engagement, social analysis, and peacebuilding initiatives.
Programme Director for the Forum for Discussion of Israel and Palestine and a practitioner in mediation and conflict awareness, focusing on interfaith dialogue and civic engagement.
A Reform rabbi and interfaith leader recognised with an MBE for his work promoting community cohesion and dialogue across faith communities.
An Islamic educator and researcher whose work focuses on Muslim women’s contributions to education, community leadership, and faith-based institutions.
Co- founders and Board member of Active Muslim Nation, a grassroots initiative supporting communities in Lincolnshire through food aid and practical social support.
Co- founders and Board member of Active Muslim Nation, working to address food poverty and strengthen local community networks.
Community leader and former village president in Tamil Nadu who has led major health, environmental, and development initiatives and now serves with PeaceBridge India.
Research scholar in environmental studies and director of Peace Bridge India, working to promote interfaith understanding and humanitarian engagement.
I have been living and working in Carlisle for 21 years. I run the Carlisle World Centre and support Carlisle International Women’s Group, Fairtrade, the City of Sanctuary projects and inter-faith work in my role. I feel fortunate to be able to see great things happen through working with the community and with our partner organisations.
