National movement, local action
To see people and communities flourish and enjoy life in all its fullness, through ending poverty together.
To see people and communities flourish and enjoy life in all its fullness, through ending poverty together.
The Together Network is a growing network of Christian charities and institutions, who are committed to tackling poverty and bringing wholistic transformation to communities through their work with local churches. Together we are motivated by our faith in a loving God who has a particular concern for people facing poverty, and our shared conviction that social action and justice are core to Christian belief, mission, discipleship and work.
Convened by CUF, the Together Network’s roots are in the Church of England, and it supports the five marks of mission as shared by the Anglican communion. However, the partner organisations which make up the network represent a range of denominations, building a broad ‘faith in action’ movement across England. Their work tackles different dimensions of poverty locally, regionally and nationally. This includes urban, rural and coastal poverty, work with children, families, young people, and older people, and engagement with a wide range of issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, isolation, employment, debt, migration & asylum, isolation, physical and mental health and much more.
The Together Network connects its partner organisations, providing a space to come together to share expertise and learning, and to be a voice for Christian social action. Our shared aim is to mobilise a movement of love justice and mercy, building the Kingdom of God together. As a network we embrace the principles of asset-based community development, recognising and celebrating the gifts, talents and abundance that exist in our communities, as well as the hope the church can bring.
There are currently 48 partner organisations in the Together Network including Church of England Dioceses, ecumenical and church networks, and local, regional and national charities.
Equipping for local action
Through the sharing of resources, knowledge and experience, in online or in-person gatherings, we support each other in our different geographical and thematic contexts and look for opportunities for collaboration.
Developing a collective voice
We draw on our deep understanding of poverty to advocate for justice and to champion the importance of social action in churches. We are committed to amplifying grassroots voices.
Thinking theologically
We help the church think about issues that contribute to poverty in our communities and nation, sharing and developing theology to shape and support the church’s response
Any Christian organisation who embraces the Together Network’s aims and principles is invited to join.
Katie Brazier, Together for Change Coventry & Warwickshire''We all bring on the ground, honest experience from working within our structures and local communities. And from that local context, we contribute to the national voice - strengthening the impact that's possible''
