Bringing Churches and Government Together for Social Good
Friday 27 February 2026
Central Hall Westminster, London
Why This Summit Matters
The ChurchWorks Summit brings together senior church leaders, government ministers, public sector representatives, and charity leaders to explore how faith and policy can work together for the social good.
This one-day event showcases successful church-government partnerships, highlights practical solutions to social challenges, and creates opportunities for deeper collaboration.
Key topics include:
- Faith in public life
- Tackling the mental health crisis, poverty, and supporting vulnerable children
- Building effective partnerships between churches and government
- Equipping local churches to work with public services, including Local Authorities and the NHS
Speaker Announcements
Justin Brierley
We are delighted to share that this event will be hosted by Justin Brierley, author of The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God and host of the Re-enchanting podcast. Justin is widely recognised for his work in exploring faith, culture, and the big questions of our time.
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Bishop Mike Royal
One of our keynote addresses will be given by Bishop Mike Royal, representing the Church through the ChurchWorks Commission. Bishop Mike has served as General Secretary of Churches Together in England since March 2022. Prior to this, he was co-Chief Executive of the Cinnamon Network, a charity supporting churches across Britain and Ireland in their community engagement and social action initiatives.
More announcements coming soon
We are excited to announce more speakers soon, with invites sent to senior politicians and church leaders. Expect meaningful conversations that connect decision-makers with frontline leaders.
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Who should attend?
National & local church leaders
Senior politicians & civil servants
Christian charities & funders
Christian & mainstream media
This is more than a conference
It’s a catalyst for collaboration
Learn from real-world case studies of impact
Connect with key influencers shaping policy and practice
Equip your church or organisation to better serve your community
Be part of a national conversation at the intersection of faith and public life
Join us to Exhibit and share more about your organisation
Why exhibit?
Exhibiting at the Summit provides a unique opportunity to:
- Showcase your organisation to a highly influential audience of 400+ senior leaders across church, government, and charity sectors.
- Be part of national conversations shaping policy and practice in areas such as social welfare, mental health, and community development.
- Align your organisation with positive stories of impact and collaboration at a national level.
- Engage in meaningful networking, including workshops, dedicated networking time over lunch and opportunities to connect with decision-makers during the day
How to Exhibit
Spaces are limited and early expressions of interest will be prioritised.
For more information, please contact: ellie.ayrton@goodfaith.org.uk
Bronze
£250
Includes:
1 complimentary ticket to the Summit
Exhibition space on the day
Logo in the programme
Shoutout and feature on social media
Silver
£375
Includes:
2 complimentary tickets to the Summit
Exhibition space on the day
Logo in the programme
Shoutout and feature on social media during the build-up and on the day
Advert in the programme to showcase your organisation
Gold
£500
Includes:
3 complimentary tickets to the Summit
Exhibition space on the day
Logo in the programme
Shoutout and feature on social media during the build-up and on the day
Advert in the programme to showcase your organisation
Promotional video shown during the day
1 guest invite to the post-Summit reception
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