Research with survivors of modern slavery shows a minority would seek help from the police, but 100% would consider going to a church for support. But would we know how to identify someone who is being exploited for labour, or what to do if they turned to us?
Bishop Martyn has written to MPs within Leicester and Leicestershire to share his concerns about the Government’s recent announcement that people seeking asylum in the UK will be moved out of hotels and into former military barracks and possibly disused ferries.
Bishop Martyn spoke during a short debate in the House of Lords and called for the Government to increase the social housing stock.
Churches Together in Leicestershire has thanked churches for efforts to help their communities in the cost of living crisis
Work has begun to transform the old Pavilion in Thurnby’s Manor Park into a bright and welcoming community café, after years in which it has been a derelict eyesore next to the local play area.
Internationally renowned singer, Diana Jones, is playing Holy Trinity church in aid of Loughborough Town of Sanctuary
He recently visited The Hope Forum - Leicester's Homeless Lived Experience Forum
Monthly Muddy Church began just under a year ago, to connect people with God in the great outdoors
Find out more about this year's Lent Appeal
Last year we reported on the partnership between the Diocese and Citizens UK to find hosts for Ukrainian families through the Communities for Ukraine scheme. One year on, here is an update.
