Thank You for Being Part of the Movement
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the London Movement for Recovery Summit on 13 October 2026 at St Paul's Hammersmith.
It was encouraging to see leaders from across London's faith, civic and community sectors come together to explore how we can work more closely to tackle poverty, build resilient communities and support children, young people and families.
Through mapping updates, practical examples and borough discussions, we heard how collaboration is already making a difference and explored opportunities to strengthen partnerships across London.
The London Movement Summit 2026: Summary & Reflections Report is now available. The report brings together key insights from the day, examples of collaboration and next steps identified through the borough discussions.
2026 Summit Report
The London Movement Summit 2026: Summary & Reflections Report is now available now.
The report brings together key insights from the day, examples of collaboration and next steps identified through the borough discussions.
Faith-Based Social Action Mapping
Mapping is helping churches, faith organisations and civic leaders better understand the social action already taking place across London and identify opportunities to work together.
You can see the results of the mapping of Bromley from 2025 below
The results of this year’s mapping of Hillingdon.
Gather Movement are in the process of mapping eight more London Boroughs, if you want to find out more about mapping and download the full report visit gathermovement.org/mfr
Faith-Based Social Action Mapping
Explore the conversations, insights and outcomes from the London Movement Summit 2025
Stay Connected
Together, we can continue to build momentum as we map, connect and collaborate for the recovery and renewal of our city.
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Mapping the City: Understanding Need and Faith-Based Impact
As part of our evolving strategy, Movement for Recovery London is working closely with the Gather Movement - a national network that supports Church unity movements across the UK, to explore how we can better understand and respond to the needs of our city.
One of the tools is city mapping: a process of gathering data that reveals what the Church (and wider faith communities) are already actively doing through activities such as food banks, toddler groups, youth mentoring programmes, refugee support, elderly care, debt advice, and mental health initiatives.
For both civic authorities and churches, mapping offers a shared evidence base to:
- Inform better decision-making and resource allocation.
- Identify where partnerships can have the most impact.
- Avoid duplication and build on existing strengths.
- Celebrate and make visible the scale and diversity of what the faith sector is already doing.
As we seek to strengthen collaboration between civic and church leaders across London, mapping gives us the insight we need to work more strategically, effectively, and fairly. It helps create a joined-up picture of the city, revealing both the pain points and the potential for healing and hope - especially through the ongoing work of churches and unity groups already embedded in their communities.
Movement for Recovery London exists to:
- Bring churches, charities and civic leaders together for the common good.
- Coordinate efforts across the city for greater impact in areas such as mental health, poverty alleviation, youth work, elderly care, and community support.
- Build a "Network of Networks" —not to replace or compete with existing works, but to support and amplify what already exists.
- Explore strategic collaboration across sectors by mapping London: identifying both unmet needs and the wide range of public services churches and other faith groups are already delivering.
We believe the Church has a unique and vital role to play in the wellbeing of the city. By working closely with civic partners, we can ensure that resources are better aligned, efforts are not duplicated, and communities are served more effectively.
Movement for Recovery is linked nationally to Gather Movement, is endorsed by many church denominations.
The Story so far...
Movement for Recovery London is a collaborative initiative uniting churches, church unity groups, Christian charities, and denominations across the capital. It was born in response to the COVID-19 crisis. As the city began to rebuild, the Greater London Authority (GLA) and the Mayor's Office launched a Recovery Plan, outlining nine 'missions' to shape a better future for all Londoners.
In this context, Movement for Recovery London emerged as a platform to harness the extensive, often unseen, work already being done by churches and Christian organisations in every borough. We began by focusing on one of the GLA's key missions: Mental Health and Wellbeing - recognising the trusted role churches play in offering pastoral care, hosting toddler groups, operating food banks, and supporting isolated or vulnerable residents. We worked specifically with Thrive London and Kintsugi Hope.
"I am thrilled to be supporting MOVEMENT for RECOVERY London. It's an opportunity for the Church to work together with the GLA to better serve our communities."
Rev Les Isaac, OBE
“The Movement for Recovery is working hard on one of the most important issues facing London– mental health and wellbeing. I am delighted to see networks of churches getting involved and praying for our city and its people.”
Fr Luke Miller, Archdeacon of London
"Mental health and well being is one of the biggest challenges facing people today and Churches are well placed to offer support through this initiative."
Revd George Watt
United Reformed Church Moderator
