The People's Chamber
ISSUE 78
JUN 5-11, 2026
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APPG Secretariat · Lobby firm dossier

Thirtyone:eight

https://thirtyoneeight.org
APPGs operated
1
lobby groups inside Westminster
MP officers
2
across all groups run
Registered funders
1
paying entries on the APPG register
A secretariat is the entity that does the operational work of an All-Party Parliamentary Group: drafts agendas, briefs MPs, sends out invitations, books rooms, writes reports. When the secretariat is a lobby firm or PR firm, the APPG is a paid channel for the firm’s clients to access MPs. The MPs officer the group, the firm supplies the staff and the policy line, the firm’s clients (listed under Funders below) pay for the privilege.

APPGs operated · 1

  • All-Party Parliamentary Group on Safeguarding in Faith CommunitiesSubject Group

    To focus on safeguarding concerns relevant to any community of faith, belief or religion. The APPG attempts to raise awareness and improve policy and practice in relation to safeguarding in faith communities and by encouraging both the opportunity and responsibility of those faith groups and communities in creating safer places for all.

    Officered by: Ruth Jones (Chair & Registered Contact), The Lord Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich (Co-Chair), Sam Carling (Officer), Lord Stewart of Dirleton (Officer)
    Paid by: Thirtyone:eight1,501-3,000)