LAURA MARKS CBE
ABOUT COMMON GOOD
We believe that for the vast majority of people, making the world better, safer, more inclusive and collaborative is a priority and if given the tools and encouragement, they will work towards the Common Good. Read more>
@Laura_E_Marks
NISA NASHIM
Nisa Nashim brings the Jewish and Muslim communities together to inspire and drive positive change, lead by women all around the UK. This includes, but is not limited to, challenging anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim hatred. Laura is co-founder.
@nisanashim
THE ALLIANCE OF JEWISH WOMEN, AND THEIR ORGANISATIONS (AJWO)
The Alliance exists to bring together and represent Jewish women from all backgrounds to discuss and act upon matters which affect them, the Jewish and also to contribute to the wider community. Laura is co-chair.
@AJWO_UK
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY TRUST
Each year on Holocaust Memorial Day, people come together from all backgrounds to learn lessons from the past. On HMD we honour the experiences of people affected by the Holocaust and other genocides, and challenge ourselves to work for a safer, better future. HMDT was founded by and is largely funded by government and is the charity which delivers thousands of HMD events. Laura chairs the board of trustees.
@HMD_UK
MITZVAH DAY
Mitzvah Day brings people together, now in 30 countries across the world, through Jewish led social action, galvanising volunteers to give their time, not their money, to make a difference to local charities. This focusses on Mitzvah Day itself but also on small acts of kindness at any time, as Every Mitzvah Matters. Laura is founder and chair.
@mitzvahday
RADIO 2 PAUSE FOR THOUGHT
Pause for Thought features different contributors from a variety of faiths each day on Radio 2. Laura is a regular contributor on the Zoe Ball show.
@bbcradio2
GALLERY OF PHOTOS
CONSULTANCY
Laura has spent her working life building on her successful commercial career in market research, advertising and brand building for the Common Good. The skills of methodical research, building networks, developing strategies for social or organisational change and working out how to realise ideas are as relevant in the commercial as in the world of the Third Sector. For further information on Laura’s expertise in community building, women, faith groups and in building a stronger civil society, please email laura@commongood.uk.com
