Zanna Meynell
Zanna joined the Evangelical Alliance in October 2023 as the advocacy researcher and administrator. She previously worked at Christians Against Poverty in their Bradford office. Zanna loves Jesus and has a keen interest in public policy and politics. She is delighted that she can combine these passions in this role. Having grown up in London, Zanna is enjoying being back in the city, exploring the many parks in her local area and spending lots of time with friends, old and new.
Government-proposed mandatory reporting – here’s what you need to know
21 March 2025One of my favourite aspects of church life is the fact that our church families are made up of all kinds of people, of all ages. This means that churches are filled with families with children and young people. What a valuable thing that is. As a single woman living with housemates, I don’t often encounter children unless it is at church, and I have grown to really appreciate the privilege it is to watch children grow up within a church setting and to serve in children’s ministry. It is a joy…
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What will the new Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill mean for our education system?
12 February 2025The bill focuses on two key areas, with the first half concentrating on social care and the second half outlining education reforms. Sam Lomas, the Head of Advocacy at Safe Families and Home for Good, a member of the Evangelical Alliance, has written an article about the impact this bill will have on children in care. Therefore, this article will focus on what this bill will mean for schools in England and the education system. The proposed education policies have provoked a considerable…
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Martyn’s law – where does this leave my church and Christian events?
25 November 2024Since 2021 we have been engaging with the proposals to introduce counter-terrorism procedures to everyday businesses and public venues, first through the Protect Duty consultation and again in November 2023 under the previous Conservative government. The Labour Party in opposition were supportive of this bill and during the general election campaign, Keir Starmer made a personal pledge to Martyn Hett’s mother to introduce a law that would enforce public venues to implement a counter-terrorism…
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Gen Z, it's time to engage with the new government
31 October 2024The conversation enabled the young people to share their experiences and the various obstacles they have overcome. The prime minister recognised the importance of listening to the voices of those with lived experience and that young people are the experts on what it is like to navigate their teenage years and early adulthood in 2024. The event's purpose was to discuss youth opportunity and the far-reaching consequences of youth violence. Sir Keir said: “We need to listen and that is why the…
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Voter ID: fraud prevention or a hindrance at the ballot box?
12 April 2024The next English local elections are fast approaching. On 2 May, voters will have the opportunity to vote for local councilors and metro mayors in the last local election before the general election that will follow later in the year. Elections give us the chance to have our say in who runs our local councils, constituencies and country. The upcoming local elections and general election are significant moments for members of the population to use their voice. The Bible provides us with a sure…
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