OUR PURPOSE
Transforming Plymouth Together was established in response to the Plymouth Fairness Commission Report, and we continue to collaborate with churches, local communities, and national partners to tackle the root causes of poverty across our city.
Our initiatives focus on the following core areas:
Advocating for social justice
Alleviating poverty
Strengthening neighbourhoods
Enhancing health, wellbeing, and community resilience
Empowering and supporting church-led social action
To learn more about our work or explore opportunities to get involved, please reach out to a member of the TPT team.
WHAT WE’RE ABOUT
Transforming Plymouth Together exists to join the dots between churches, communities, charities, and local resources, helping us—as the Church across the city—work more effectively for lasting change. By bringing people and organisations together, we aim to strengthen our collective impact on inequality and support some of Plymouth’s most disadvantaged communities with compassion, collaboration, and hope.
In 2024, we received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service - we are an award winning charity!
Meet the Team
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John Williams
Project Coordinator
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Laura Fraser-Crewes
CEO
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Bethany Pavelle
Engagement Co-ordinator
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Catherine Hodgins
Health and Wellbeing Champion
Meet the Trustees
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Rt Rev'd James Grier
The Bishop of Plymouth
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The Ven. Jane Bakker
Archdeacon of Plymouth
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Roy Beaumont
Treasurer
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Rev'd Mark Woodhouse
Minister at Derriford URC and Chaplain to Lord Mayor
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Rev'd Lawrence Braschi
Vicar at St Pancras Church
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Father David Way
Parish Priest for St Peter and The Holy Apostles
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Darin Halifax
ICS Lead for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Integrated Care System for Devon (ICSD)
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Cllr Tina Touhy
Plymouth City Councillor for Ham Ward
Church Urban Fund (CUF) was established by the Church of England as a practical response to unmet need and has been active in local communities for over 30 years. CUFs vision is to see people and communities all over England flourish and enjoy life in all its fullness.
Church Urban Fund
The Together Network is a union of faith-based partnerships, driven by the desire to see communities flourish throughout England, and focused on the needs and priorities of the communities they serve.
Together Network
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