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Paul Bickley

Paul is Head of Political Engagement at Theos. His background is in Parliament and public affairs, and he holds an MLitt from the University of St Andrews’ School of Divinity.

Birmingham school protests: reflections three months in

Paul Bickley shares his thoughts on the protests at Anderton Park Primary School 27/06/2019

Activism, Britain, British Values, Education, LGBT, Protests

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

Britain, Churches, Communities, Media, Social Action

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

Brexit, Britain, Conservative Party, Democracy, Parliament, Politics

London bucks trend of declining church congregations

The Financial Times quotes Paul Bickley in their coverage of church growth in London. 04/01/2019

Britain, Future of Churches, Media

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

Future of Churches, Global Politics, Government, Parliament, Politics

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

Brexit, Britain, Communities, Future of Churches, Media, Politics, Religion

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

Brexit, British Values, Churches, Communities

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)

Brexit, British Values, Churches, Communities

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

Britain, Communities, Government, Identity

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

Capitalism, Christianity, Economy, Ethics, Finance, Prayer, Social Action

Churches and Neighbourhood Resilience: Can We Brexit–proof the North East?

An event to launch Paul Bickley’s latest report ‘People, Place and Purpose’, which explores the role of churches in supporting community resilience.

Brexit, British Values, Church, Communities, Society

Welby and Wonga, Act Three

Paul Bickley examines the ongoing and complex challenges faced by faith groups wishing to make economic interventions. 20/09/2018

Bishops, Economy, Politics, Social Teaching