Faith and education (March 2026)
About We were joined by Hannah Rich (Senior Researcher at Theos), Alexis Stones (Senior teaching fellow, PGCE & MA Religious Education at University College London), and Dr Kathryn Wright (Chief Executive at Culham St Gabriel’s Trust). The discussion was moderated by presenter and broadcaster Rae Duke. Watch The panel
Report – The Changing Landscape of Faith in Britain: Rebirth, Renewal and Reimagining
This report presents the most detailed picture to date of how, why, and in what direction Britons are moving between faiths, spiritualities, and non-belief.
Britain’s youth reimagining faith for personal fulfillment and psychological resilience, study finds
A new report by the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life reveals Britain’s youth are engaging with faith in vastly different ways than their parents.
Report – The Next Generation of Faith: Journeys, Meaning and Wellbeing
This report investigates changes in faith amongst 18-34 year olds, with a particular focus on the drivers of faith change, the generational expectations from faith, and the significance the change has across different age groups.
Faith and health and social care (October 2025)
About We were joined by Dr Rachel Buckingham (consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon), Dr Hozefa Ebrahim (consultant in anaesthesia and critical care medicine), and Dr Uma Gordon (consultant gynaecologist and subspecialist in reproductive medicine & surgery). The discussion was moderated by Dr Solomon Osagie, a leading lawyer and qualified neuroscientist. Watch The panel
Women, leadership and the church (September 2025)
About We were joined by Bishop Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman (Head of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain), Karen Makomereh (Leader at Kensington Temple), and Reverend Charity Nzegwu (Presbyter in the Methodist Church of Great Britain). The discussion was moderated by Dr Charlotte Littlewood, Director of Research at IIFL. Watch The panel
Faith itself is the Lifeline: New Data Shows Having Faith Shields Against UK’s Mental Health Crisis
New data from the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life (IIFL) offers a powerful counterpoint as the UK grapples with rising levels of loneliness, anxiety and mental distress: faith provides a significant buffer.
Report – Faith & Happiness: How Religious Belief Shapes Britain’s Emotional Wellbeing
Using survey data and in depth interviews, this report by the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life examines how faith enhances mental health and wellbeing.
Faith, charity and the cost of living (June 2025)
About IIFL was joined by representatives from Christians Against Poverty, the National Zakat Foundation, NishkamSWAT and the United Synagogue. The discussion was moderated by presenter and broadcaster Rae Duke. Watch The panel
IIFL convenes high-level discussion of British Muslims’ experiences with expert panel
IIFL hosted an online panel discussion to explore in depth our latest report, ‘Belonging, Belief and Britishness,’ on the evening of 28th May.