Let's reclaim what our flags stand for
First published on: 25th September 2025Social justice advisor Hannah Ling takes a look at Operation Raise the Colours and discusses how we can respond, as Christians...
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Working together to build a better Reading
First published on: 27th May 2025The Reading Citizens Roundtable, hosted by Bishop Mary and Vice-Chancellor of Reading University, Robert Van de Noort, brought together 46 local leaders to explore how Community Organising methodology can build a better Reading for all.
Waddesdon development will have social housing element
First published on: 27th May 2025A former allotment site in Waddesdon will become the site for 75 homes, including 30% of affordable housing. The site, originally owned by the Diocese of Oxford which secured the planning permission, will be developed by Greencore Homes a ‘better than net zero’ house builder.
All aboard! - Migration Justice Summit leads to bus wins!
First published on: 14th November 2024At least 60 people from across Thames Valley Citizens gathered in Oxford on Thursday 24 October to hear experiences and barriers facing those who’ve recently migrated to the UK, celebrate the progress in local migration justice campaigns, and join with Citizens UK’s national campaign to ensure the UK’s pathway to citizenship is timely, affordable, and fair.
Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees supported by drop-in sessions
First published on: 16th October 2024For more than two years, every Wednesday a church in Oxford has opened its doors to Ukrainian refugees. Over that time more than 400 people have received the kindness of the volunteers at the Ukrainian Friendship Centre.
Reaching all people - Oxford Intercultural Mission Conference
First published on: 2nd October 2024Clergy and laity from across the Church of England joined together for the 2024 Oxford Intercultural Mission Conference.
Community hub is banking on church support
First published on: 3rd July 2024A ground-breaking community hub – The Branch – has opened in Chipping Norton, thanks to years of support from St Mary’s Church in the town.
Inter-faith leaders share experiences of Gaza conflict
First published on: 13th June 2024Around 50 civic, community, and faith leaders met on Sunday 9 June, hosted by Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford. The aim was to build relationships and share local insights and experiences to mitigate the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on the diverse communities of the Thames Valley region.
The Future; Community Organising and Churches
First published on: 16th May 2024Hannah Ling is the Social Justice Advisor at the Diocese of Oxford supporting churches across the Thames Valley to address poverty and inequality, and oversees the diocesan LGBTQIA+ Chaplaincy.
Citizens alliance takes aim at housing, inclusion and safety
First published on: 25th April 2024Continuing with their pledge to ‘make Oxford a better place for everyone’, Thames Valley Citizens have kick-started their campaign by focussing on housing justice, inclusive jobs and the safety of women and girls.