Yesterday, Daryl Watson trustee of The FoRB Foundation had the privilege of attending the Faith at Work Summit in London.
Organised by the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation, the summit was an inspiring and thought-provoking experience. It was fascinating to explore how UK businesses are advancing religious freedom for all by fostering faith-and-belief-friendly workplaces.
Throughout the day, Daryl reconnected with old friends and formed new connections in uplifting and engaging conversations. One of the key messages of the day came from Lord Wajid Khan, UK Minister of State for Faith, Communities and Resettlement, who reminded all that there are “more commonalities than differences” and that real “friendships across faiths” are both possible and powerful.
As a Trustee of the FoRB Foundation, Daryl was particularly encouraged by the conversations around the growing spiritual curiosity among youth and young adults, and the serious commitment many organisations are making to support inclusive, faith-positive environments.
The recurring mantra of enabling individuals “to bring their whole selves to work” resonated strongly with many in attendance, Daryl shared “I’ve experienced the power of this personally—how being able to express one’s faith at work contributes to trust, psychological safety, and genuine belonging. Inclusive workplaces don’t just perform better—they help people flourish”.
Daryl also spoke of a meaningful conversation with Jeremy Peckham from the AI Faith & Civil Society Commission about the challenges AI presents for our faith traditions, young people, and workplaces. His comment that “the algorithms are intentionally designed to appeal to our vices”. This thought provoking statement reminded Daryl how vital it is to preserve our God-given gifts of creativity and conscience in a digital age.
All in all, the summit left attendees full of hope. It affirmed the importance of the FoRB Foundation’s mission and the growing movement to ensure that faith and belief are not sidelined but embraced as a vital part of truly inclusive and ethical work cultures.
What does a faith-friendly workplace look like to you?
