Perspectives by Derek McAuley
The Hibbert Trust and the Debt to Jamaica
I recently gave an interview to The Gleaner newspaper in Jamaica in my capacity as Chair of the Hibbert Trust about the actions we are taking to address the legacy of slavery arising from the ownership of enslaved people by our founder, Robert Hibbert.
Reckoning With Our Past
Derek McAuley, President of the Unitarian Historical Society, contributed to the Unitarian Universalist Studies Network Convocation “Widening the Circle of UU Studies” held in Chicago and online, 23 -26 March 2023. He spoke at a session on “Reckoning With Marginalised Communities in International U/U Histories”. I am pleased to bring a British and Irish perspective…
Speaking at the Launch of Dr Alan Argent’s new History of Dr Williams’s Trust and Library
I was pleased as Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee to speak at the launch of Dr Alan Argent’s new History of the Dr Williams’s Trust and Library on 13 June 2022. The book is available from Boydell and Brewer
The Ukraine – Appeal to the Russian Orthodox Church
On Sixth of March Sunday a small group representing different faiths were received by Bishop Irenei in Chiswick to deliver an Appeal to the Russian Orthodox Church (letter below). His Grace invited them to partake in the service of Forgiveness, as the period of lent begins. It was a beautiful service and they were welcomed…
Beyond Blame: Accountability Now?
Throughout my career issues of accountability have been central to my work; whether in local government, the NHS, voluntary sector and indeed political activism. I was therefore drawn to a conference with the provocative title “Beyond Blame: Accountability Now? MODEM is the hub for ecumenical discussions about ministry, organisation and leadership and held its annual…
“Will you redistribute power and resources in a meaningful way” – How should charities plan for a Post-Pandemic World?
Introduction “Will you redistribute power and resources in a meaningful way” was a question I asked at the end of a short talk I recorded for a podcast for In Touch Networks on 22 May 2020. With events surrounding the impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities and Black Lives Matter it seems prescient. I was…
Boards and Risk in the Covid-19 Crisis
I am going to offer some reflections on the implications of the Covid-19 crisis for boards and risk management, especially for new or aspiring Non-Executive Directors. (NEDs). I start with some basic principles to set the framework, then consider the current situation, and address the longer term. I will end with some guidance for aspiring…
Welcome to my new website and blog
This is my new personal website and blog. I have a number of interests which include governance, charities, leadership, religious freedom, liberal democracy and Unitarianism as well as Ireland.
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