Jessica
Foster

The Reverend Jessica Foster is a campaigner for social justice and inclusion, working with organisations and churches to bring about a more compassionate and equal society. She is an experienced speaker, host and facilitator with a passion for creating spaces in which all may be heard. Jessica is an expert on interfaith relations with many years experience nationally and in the city of Birmingham, including pioneering the Near Neighbours project, for which she was recognised by the Archbishop of Canterbury with a Lambeth Award. Jessica was also awarded the King’s Coronation Medal in 2024 for her involvement in writing the service. She has extensive contacts among the leaders of faith communities in Britain and has recently chaired conversations around the conflict in Israel-Palestine. Jessica is Head of Church Engagement for the Trussell Trust, campaigning to end food poverty.