Spaces of Hope
Rooted locally in north west England, curating spaces globally - sharing stories, dialogues & hope to inspire leaders - curated by Dr Matthew Barber-Rowell FRSA - new book out now with SCM Press
@edolsworthpeter.bsky.social
Creative, coach, likes to think outside of the box. Neurodivergent. Director of Innovation at St Mellitus College.
@pmounstephen.bsky.social
Bishop of Winchester; member House of Lords, advocate for global Freedom of Religion or Belief; Toon supporter.
@jo-allen.bsky.social
Thinker, creative, theologian, mum, married to a wonderful man. Director at Rural Ministries. Ordained pioneer minister. I love to spend time with family, play football, game, sing, read & paint. Politically engaged & passionate about social justice.
@cormacrussell.bsky.social
I animate communities & support professionals/orgs working in citizen space. Books include: The Connected Community, and Rekindlling Democracy. More here: https://www.nurturedevelopment.org/who-we-are/cormac-russell/
@al-barrett.bsky.social
CofE vicar, dad, theologian (esp church & mission, community & ecology, class & capitalism, race & whiteness, gender & masculinities). Listening, learning, wondering. #BeingInterrupted, staying with the trouble, decomposing mastery, making kin 🌍💚✊🏽🌈 he/him
@church-poverty.org.uk
Our goal is to grow and support a social movement that can reclaim dignity, agency and power. We're here on Bluesky to connect and share with all our partners in that growing movement. Posts are mainly made by Liam Purcell, our Communications Manager.
@rokewood.bsky.social
Prof of Religious & Cultural Education, University of Glasgow. Chair of Philosophy of Education Soc. Religion, Myth, Arts, Humanities, Music, Education, football, birds. We’ve 3 sons—‘the crow makes wing to the rooky wood’—all posts etc personal
@healactivism.bsky.social
The Wonder of the Natural World with its Lessons of Knowledge & Beauty - man messing with it & taking more than he needs, Egos & Money - GroundDrones999.bsky.social.
@danielrolphauthor.bsky.social
Daniel Rolph grew up in the UK foster care system, experiencing firsthand the challenges that come with it. Now, he's channelling those experiences into his debut novel, Shattered Paths Buy Now: https://geni.us/OEi75Gh
@lisabolynn.bsky.social
Liberal Humanitarian Environmentalist Spiritual (not religious) Animal Lover Civil Servant (Politics, Forensic Science, Cooking, Hiking/Beach, Arts, Australian Shepherds) Programmer/Analyst #resist #trueblue #pnw https://www.goodsuniteus.com
@ctcounselling.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Anglican Minister, Master of Counselling Practice student, currently taking bookings through Tabor Life Design. Lived Experience Practitioner. https://linktr.ee/NatReuss
@fwcollaborative.bsky.social
The Freedom Writers Collaborative is truly a grass roots operation providing messaging and social media content inspired by our progressive allies. https://freedomwriterscollaborative.org
@shibbolethmag.bsky.social
Leftist Christian print magazine publishing five times a year. We don't care how you pronounce it. Join us! shibbolethmag.com
@lutherkingcentre.bsky.social
Explore Christian faith more deeply and develop your skills to live faith out in today’s world.
@drdavebeck.bsky.social
Sociologist & Lecturer of Social Policy (uni of Salford) Food poverty, food banks, social security, and UBI. Socialist and Republic of Cymru. https://linktr.ee/thatsociologist
@vegplotter.bsky.social
The best online Vegetable Garden & Allotment planning software to get you organised in the garden. We provide free access to community garden charities, garden CSA organisations & school teachers to create class gardens. Find us at https://vegplotter.com
@commsguymatt.bsky.social
Director of Comms / Digital Theology / Church Comms / Religious Authority and Digital Culture / Campaigning against Antisemitism / Dysgwyr 🏴 Star Trek & Stevie Nicks. 🖖
@huridocs.org
Human rights defenders need evidence, law and research to advocate justice. We develop tools and strategies to make this information accessible. 🔗 https://huridocs.org/
@heatherpaterson.co.uk
Head of Partnerships and Development @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social | Chair @proudchangemakers.bsky.social | LGBTQ+ Columnist Exposed Magazine #LGBWithTheT Proud Queer 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ www.heatherpaterson.co.uk
@sarahharvey.bsky.social
Mum to my beautiful girl ❤️ Head of Culture and Communications at ClwydAlyn.
@llpartnership.bsky.social
Grassroots education charity with a membership network of over 130 schools in the Liverpool City Region.
@vsnwescadale.bsky.social
Chief executive of Voluntary sector north west. Chair of Greater Manchester VCFSE Leaders Group, and VCFSE partner member on Cheshire and Merseyside ICB. Championing meaningful devolution and sector’s role in making it work.
@vsnw.bsky.social
Working for a well connected and influential voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in the North West 🌐 vsnw.org.uk 📧 info@vsnw.org.uk
@kenperry447.bsky.social
Dad, Friend, Director / Cyfarwyddwr of Do-Well (UK) Ltd Visiting Industrial Fellow at WrexhamUni Alumni of Harvard Kennedy School and OU Business School. Lifetime Fellow of RSA, Member of Chartered Institute of Housing and Reader at Gladstone’s Library
@liverpoolcvs.bsky.social
We provide support, advice, training, networking, representation and a range of services for Liverpool's VCFSE sector. Learn more: hopp.bio/liverpoolcvs
@angelacat.bsky.social
Overly enthusiastic & talkative doer Believer in citizens & community Finding creative, quirky ways to think about care & wellbeing. Co founder When I Get Old www.WIGO.org.uk. Roles @TLAP.bsky.social @Commcats.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social
@openhumanities.bsky.social
International, scholar-led, not-for-profit, radical open access publishing collective. Free books, journals and more on theory, culture, media, philosophy, art. Check us out at: www.openhumanitiespress.org
@thebeatphilosopher.com
Author. Activist. Existentialist. Humanist. Beat Philosopher. Philosophy Of Mind. Dog Mom. Hosting Philosophy Discussions on Bluesky & Substack. Join us! https://thebeatphilosopher.substack.com
@jadsonjall.bsky.social
Scientist | Consultant at the International Science Reserve | Collaborative Leadership Consultant for STEM Leaders and Organizations at BridgUs Lab
@genuinemichael.bsky.social
Opti-mystic writer & futurist, dad of two. Author with Richard Rohr of 'The Divine Dance.' Co-founder, Wild Goose Festival . Curator, TheSpeakeasy.info Read my stuff @ MikeMorrell.org/BonusChapter
@parallel-films.bsky.social
✝️ Young Adult Christian Sci-Fi Parallel Films, LLC | God Focused Film Saga 💥 Action Adventure 🙏 Trust God’s Plan
@bishopnorwich.bsky.social
Bishop of Norwich in the Church of England & lead bishop for the environment - seeking life in all its fullness. Born at 325 ppm atmospheric carbon, now at 412.
@edkessler.bsky.social
Founder, Woolf Institute (www.woolf.cam.ac.uk) Fellow, St Edmunds College (www.st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk) Chair, Commission on the Integration of Refugees Chair, Pathway to Progressive Judaism interested in Abrahamic dialogue (& Arsenal supporter)
@bishmanchester.bsky.social
Bishop of Manchester. Chair of USPG. Member of UK House of Lords. Regular presenter on BBC Radio 4 Thought for the Day. Franciscan
@ellevonhee.bsky.social
Jersey Girl in Awesomestow | Phillies Phan ⚾️ | Speaker of "rounded Os, erratic As, dropped consonants and smushed syllables" | Pro-Democracy + anti-spiral of silence | Love: family, museums, design, gardens, forests, the seaside (aka the Shore in NJ)
@doralh.bsky.social
Practical Theologian, Ecumenist and Peace Builder. I work for www.cte.org.uk. Doctoral researcher, lay minister, wife, mum, sister and friend. Views my own.
@jochamberlain2.bsky.social
Things I love: chocolate, coffee, beer, the planet, Sheffield, the sea (doesn’t work well with Sheffield), knitting and crochet, my family, Jesus. she/her
@paulcochrane87.bsky.social
Passionate about healthcare, digital health, AI & cloud | BSc, PRINCE2, MSP, L6σ Green Belt | Opinions are my own | https://linktr.ee/paulcochrane
@faithonview.com
Informing the mind & enriching the soul by sharing news & commentary from broad Christian perspectives. Website: FaithonView.com Newsletter: FaithonView.com/daily-newsletter/ Founder: @rondallreynoso.bsky.social Editor & Comms: Pamela @ faithonview.com
@samuel-saunders.bsky.social
Producer of The Saxonvale Saga - narrative audio documentary. Produce/present 'Somerset Spotlight', a FromeFM radio show and podcast on local government in Somerset (not boring, promise!) The Commons/Localism/Politics https://linktr.ee/samuelsaunders
@wecic.bsky.social
We’re a #peoplepowered & #communitypowered health & wellbeing social enterprise. Our mission is to bring about happier, healthier, longer lives together. www.wellbeingenterprises.org.uk
@markswift.bsky.social
👋 Social entrepreneur & champion of citizen-led social change. Founder CEO Wellbeing Enterprises CIC http://www.wellbeingenterprises.org.uk