Response to commitments

St Mary-Le-Bow Cheapside

JustShare – a fair deal for a whole world

JustShare is a coalition of Churches and Christian organisations committed to global economic justice. JustShare draws its vision and values from the Christian faith and it therefore views the extent of inequality in today’s global economy as contrary to God’s will. Its original purpose was to provide a distinctive Christian presence in the City of London, alongside the May Day demonstrations. Today, JustShare seeks to:

• understand the impact of the financial sector on global poverty
• engage in dialogue with key City of London institutions on this issue
• encourage changes in policy and practice which bring about a more just world
• arrange a programme of events that will mobilise Christians, especially in the London area, to promote these changes

Through these areas, it is relevant to the London Challenge Commitment of speaking truth to power. Based at St Mary-le-Bow in the heart of the City, JustShare’s current activities include public debates, an annual May Day event, training for City clergy on issues to do with economics and finance, and seminars for high level City executives. JustShare has also been instrumental in challenging the Square Mile to become a Fairtrade zone, which will be confirmed in the coming year.

Forthcoming events are
‘Just Faith?’ with Dr Tony Campolo Friday 23rd February 12.30 pm at St Mary le Bow Church
Fairtrade City Breakfast, hosted by Aviva on 8.30 – 10 am (see www.justshare.org.uk for more information)
Global Poverty: the Empire Strikes Back - Tuesday 27th February 1.05 pm
Treasure in Clay Jars: the Church and Her Money – Tuesday 6th March 1.05 pm

For more information on these and other events, please see www.justshare.org.uk or email