Dr Krish Kandiah OBE

Director @ Sanctuary Foundation

About

I work to address some of society’s most entrenched challenges by building partnerships across civil society, faith communities, government, and philanthropy — bringing people together to create practical, humane solutions. This includes working with governments to strengthen care for vulnerable children through family support, local fostering, and adoption.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Oxford

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Skill

Broadcasting, Nonprofit Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Journalism, Strategic Planning, Theology, Church Events, Nonprofits, Blogging, Publishing, Biblical Studies, Religion, Project Management, Non-profits, Charities, Writing, Social Media, Non-profit Volunteering, Public Relations

Experience

Director

Sanctuary Foundation

2022-3 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

Global Ambassador

World Vision

2021-11 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Founder of the Global Children in Care Summit

Global Children in Care Summit

2020-8 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

Bringing government leaders and care experienced young people together to bring change for our world's most vulnerable children.

Principal Consultant

Greater Good Global

2017-7 - Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

Clients include: World Vision International World Vision UK Bible Society Baptist Union GB

Freelance Writer

The Spectator

2020-5 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

I write on film, theatre and television and the connections with activism, philanthropy and hospitality.

Radio Presenter

BBC

2017-1 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

Broadcasting House

I present Radio programmes such as Radio 4's Thought for the Day, The Daily Service, Sunday Worship, Prayer for the Day and on Radio 2 Pause for Thought. I have written and produced programmes, including a 6 week series of Lent Services and accompanying online resources. I have been interviewed for the Sunday Programme, The World Tonight, Beyond Belief and The World Service. I have also appeared on BBC One's Politics Show, Songs of Praise and BBC News 24.

Freelance Contributor

The Guardian

2018-6 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos

London, United Kingdom

I write about social care and vulnerable children both from a professional and personal perspective.

Lecturer

Regent's Park College, University of Oxford

2014-2 - Present · 12 yrs 8 mos

Oxford, United Kingdom

Lecturing in Communication, Social Media, Theology and Leadership

Author

Hodder & Stoughton

2001-1 - Present · 25 yrs 9 mos

I have books published with a number of different publishers but am currently working on two new books for Hodder. My most recent books are: Home for Good: Making a Difference for Vulnerable Children Paradoxology: Why Christianity was never meant to be simple. Faitheism: Why Christians and Atheists have more in common than you think.

Chair of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board

Department for Education

2020-12 - 2022-12 · 2 yrs 1 mo

London, England, United Kingdom

The Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board was established in 2014 to provide leadership to the adoption system and drive improvements in performance. In 2018 the Board became the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board (ASGLB), with a remit to cover previously looked after children subject to adoption or special guardianship orders.