About Us

Thrive Together Birmingham aims to support and grow the movement of individuals, churches and organisations who, motivated by their faith, are committed to addressing issues of poverty and to playing their part in helping their neighbourhoods to flourish.

Part of the Community Regeneration Department of the Church of England Birmingham, we work with churches, individuals and organisations in a number of different ways, often tailored to the local context, supporting them to:

  • develop activities that meet the needs of their communities,
  • build strong neighbourhood relationships,
  • understand the needs of their community,
  • collaborate with other people, particularly other faith communities, who are also committed to addressing issues of poverty and social justice and to helping their neighbourhoods flourish.

As well as bespoke support with churches we are involved in coordinating and overseeing a number of initiatives in Birmingham – see our Initiatives page to find out more.

Our team

Fredrattley

Fred Rattley

Chief Executive

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Sarahturner

Sarah Turner

Senior Development Worker

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Rabiyah K Latif

Rabiyah Latif

Near Neighbours Co-ordinator

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Jobagby

Jo Bagby

Project Support for Thrive Together, Management & Development for Body Mind Spirit Partnership

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Estherspence

Esther Spence

Project Support Worker

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Louisewhite

Louise White

Development Worker - Warm Welcome, Toys4Birmingham, Places of Welcome

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Shabirjivraj

Shabir Jivraj

Your Local Pantry Project Officer

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Adam Larkin

Development Worker - Safe Spaces Innovation Project

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Trustees

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David Tomlinson

Chairman

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Karen

Karen Preece

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Jon Miles

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Douglas

Douglas Machiridza

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Rachel Groves

Rachel Groves

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David Whyte

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Bishop James Langstaff

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Karen Lockett Yeung

Karen Lockett - Yeung

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