Abbey Furmedge
Abbey is part of the Evangelical Alliances Graduate Scheme 2024, working within the Advocacy team. Before this, Abbey gained a BA in Theology and worked in church ministry. She loves movies, the theatre, a good book, and anything where she can disappear into a storyline. Abbey's role in the advocacy team provides the perfect opportunity to combine her interest in politics and her passion for Jesus.
In the turbulence of 2025, the graduate scheme combined my passion for Jesus and politics
30 April 2025Having previously worked within local churches and children's ministry, I have witnessed firsthand the troubles many face in their day-to-day lives – homelessness, food poverty, loneliness, and much more. I also walked alongside parents navigating raising children in modern society, with gender politics, pornography and the unknowns of being online. So last year I left my role in the local church to combine my passion for Jesus and politics, hoping to play a part in advocacy for a kingdom…
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A unique opportunity for churches to relieve some challenges for the NHS
11 March 2025A new report by Theos and the Good Faith Partnership explored the unique opportunity for faith groups in the rebuilding of the National Health Service and how churches can positively contribute to social prescribing in England. Social prescribing involves linking individuals to community-based activities, which can enhance their well-being and provide preventative support. The report's findings point to practical ways to foster a beneficial relationship between healthcare providers, social…
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What's changing in the new Mental Health Bill?
28 January 2025In today’s society, we are increasingly aware of the importance of addressing poor mental health and providing support to individuals and families in such situations. Statistics regarding the current legal framework for mental health have highlighted a significantly imbalanced system. For example, ethnic minorities are disproportionately detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA), and detention rates are the highest among 18-to-34-year-olds. Additionally, individuals with a learning disability…
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VAT increases on private schools’ fees spark legal challenges
10 December 2024The pledge to remove the VAT exemption and eligibility for business rates and charitable rates relief for private schools was outlined in the Labour Party Manifesto. In the chancellor’s budget she stated that 94% of children in the UK are attending a state school, and therefore the government’s priority is to provide a high-quality education to those within state education.
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