Guy Swann

Guy Swann

Research Assistant

The CSJ offers a refreshing approach to tackling poverty, engaging with grassroots charities and giving a voice to the communities that combat the causes and symptoms of deprivation every day. Too often, these organisations do vital work with little recognition, and I was drawn to the CSJ’s ability to put them at the centre of the political debate, ensuring their experience shapes real policy.

I am currently on placement from the University of York, where I study English and Politics. Through my work with York Giving, the University’s charitable fundraising team, I saw the challenges facing the charity sector and the vital role these organisations play in empowering individuals. Charities act not simply as additional support but are often fundamental to a healthy society. As an Assistant Researcher, I am excited to contribute to building the relationships between the CSJ and small charities and to strengthening the influence their experiences can have on policy.

Something you might not know about me

I was in a newspaper at just 3 weeks old – forever a trailblazer