We focus on a small number of specific policy areas: criminal justice, migration, economic justice, racial justice and gender justice.
We focus on a small number of specific policy areas: criminal justice, migration, economic justice, racial justice and gender justice. We try to influence those areas by building or supporting alliances and ecosystems, creating evidence-based advocacy for change, and ensuring the voices of people affected by social injustices are heard. Much of our work is directed towards change at the national level, usually England and Wales, except for our economic justice programme, now focused on Birmingham
Economic Justice Brum is supported by The Barrow Cadbury Trust as part of its work exploring how to make a fairer, more inclusive, sustainable Birmingham where everyone can thrive.
The Trust believes that economic justice in Birmingham will be won through a multi-layered approach: supporting personal empowerment to enable people to influence policy and practice. campaigning and advocating for change, and supporting organisations building alternative systems and approaches.
Head of Economic Justice Birmingham
Cathy leads Barrow Cadbury Trust’s economic justice programme in Birmingham. She plays a key role in shaping the programme’s direction, building relationships across the city, and supporting work that is rooted in Birmingham’s realities and ambitions for change.
Programme Officer
Nadia supports the day-to-day running of Economic Justice Brum and helps make the work happen behind the scenes. She provides practical and organisational support across the programme, helping to coordinate activity, maintain momentum, and ensure things run smoothly.
Director of Programmes and Learning
Ayesha has recently taken on responsibility for this area of work as part of her wider role at Barrow Cadbury Trust. She supports the connection between Economic Justice Brum and the Trust’s broader learning, programmes, and mission for social justice.