The problem with the National Lottery
Paul Bickley reflects on whether the National Lottery deserves the status of a national institution. 04/12/2019
In Brief
Birmingham school protests: reflections three months in
Paul Bickley shares his thoughts on the protests at Anderton Park Primary School 27/06/2019
In Brief
How churches are filling the gap left by UK austerity cuts
The Financial Times quotes Theos’ Paul Bickley in this article about the rising number of social initiatives by faith groups. 31/05/2019
Articles
What’s happening to our political parties? Mass–participation, to machine, to movement politics
Can the new ‘ideology free’ movement fix British politics? Paul Bickley tries to make sense of The Independent Group. 21/02/2019
In Depth
London bucks trend of declining church congregations
The Financial Times quotes Paul Bickley in their coverage of church growth in London. 04/01/2019
Articles
2018… Well, that was interesting
Paul Bickley reflects on 2018, the importance of spiritual capital and how we can deal with uncertainty. 24/12/2018
In Brief
BBC Radio 4 – Thought for the Day, Rt Rev Nick Baines
Paul Bickely’s report ‘People, Place, and Purpose: Churches and Neighbourhood Resilience’ was referenced by Rt Rev Nick Baines. 05/12/2018
Articles
How should churches prepare for Britain’s departure from the EU?
Paul Bickley on how churches can foster resilience in the face of Britain’s departure from the EU. 22/11/2018
In Brief
People, Place, and Purpose: Churches and Neighbourhood Resilience
Paul Bickley explores the role of churches in building neighbourhood resilience – helping them overcome challenge and disruptive change. (2018)
Articles
Hate crime laws – doing more harm than good?
Paul Bickley examines the efficacy of current hate crime legislation as a tool for creating a cohesive society. 23/10/2018
In Brief
Praying For, or Preying On?
Paul Bickley asks how faith–based charity agencies can maintain their ethos, while acting responsibly towards clients and funders. 11/10/2018
In Brief