Annual Equality Report for 2025/26
Richmond Council recently appointed an Interfaith and Belief Champion to foster community relationships and challenge discrimination.
Richmond Council appointed Councillor Maureen Goldthorpe as its Interfaith and Belief Champion in September 2026. This role, confirmed by the Finance, Policy and Resources Committee, aims to strengthen relationships between diverse faith and belief communities.
The champion's focus includes promoting understanding and respect, particularly supporting Jewish and Muslim communities, and challenging antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all forms of religious hatred and discrimination. This appointment contributes to the council's broader work in promoting equality and inclusion, as detailed in its Annual Equality Report for 2025/26.
Key facts
- Councillor Maureen Goldthorpe was appointed as Richmond Council's Interfaith and Belief Champion in September 2026. Source
- The appointment was confirmed by the Finance, Policy and Resources Committee on 24 September 2026. Source
- The role aims to foster stronger relationships between diverse faith and belief communities. Source
- The champion will focus on supporting Jewish and Muslim communities and challenging religious hatred. Source
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