Could you Partner with Ekklesia to challenge austerity?
Could you Partner with Ekklesia to challenge austerity?
Over the last 6 years, Ekklesia has constantly challenged the idea that austerity is necessary, and that cuts must be implemented. We have documented the harsh effects of the cuts through research, commentary and news articles and by allying ourselves with those who are most effective.
This year feels like it could be a possible turning point. The disastrous budget, junior doctors strike and strong opposition to forced academisation suggests that many people are beginning to recognise that there is an alternative. And we are continuing to develop ideas and reports that we believe can help make things better. Our new book on housing, ‘Foxes Have Holes: Christian reflections on Britain’s housing need’ has been warmly welcomed and our forthcoming research project on the work capability assessment is attracting interest across the political spectrum.
Can you help us with this work by becoming an Ekklesia Partner?
We do this work on a relatively small budget, with a very small staff team. The Partners Programme ensures we have enough resources to carry out our work and get people more involved in what we do. Over the next four years we want to increase the number of partners to 1,000.
As an Ekklesia partner you will receive:
- A monthly bulletin giving the inside track on what is going on with Ekklesia.
- The opportunity to be consulted, play a part in, and have a say in our work.
Discounts on our events and publications and free digital copies on reques
If you would like to be a part of Ekklesia’s work, you can choose how much you want to contribute:
- £5/month pays for refreshments at an event
- £15/month pays for a speaker’s fee, travel costs and refreshments
- £25/month contributes to the printing of a research report
- £50/month pays for half the production costs of a book
- £75/month pays for 90% of a researcher’s fees
If you can’t sign up to be a partner, perhaps your Church or Meeting House might want to become a Church partner? For £150 or £300/yr you could become more involved in Ekklesia’s work. You can find more details here:(http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/22403)
To sign up as a Partner please use this simple Paypal link. Alternatively contact [email protected] and request a form.
Your Ekklesia Team
Simon Barrow, Jonathan Bartley (co-Directors), Virginia Moffatt (Chief Operating Officer).