Governance
Contacting the Network
The best point of contact for the network is to email enquiries@sofn.uk
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Supporting the Network's activities
We are a Network of individuals and groups, who meet, write and organise autonomously. The Network also facilitates and supports members activities, including through a Steering group made up of volunteer members.
Registered charity
The Sea of Faith Network is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Our registered details are available online under Charity Number 1113177.
The governance of the Network as a Charity is carried out by volunteer elected Trustees.
Policies and governing documents
Click here to read our privacy policy.
Click here to see our governing document.
Click here to see our recognised Form of Marriage.
The Trustees recognised a Form of Marriage on 7 September 2026 as a form of ceremony to be used by a member of the Network nominated as an officiant to solemnise a marriage in Northern Ireland. It is not the only form the Trustees may recognise.
Steering group
| Ex-Officio Trustee | Stephen Mitchell | |
| Ex-Officio Trustee | Edward Nickell | |
| Ex-Officio Trustee | Stephen Williams | |
| Ex-Officio Solarity/Big Ideas | Dave Francis | |
| Ex-Officio Sofia Editor | Paul Overend | |
| Chair | Martin Spence | |
| Member | Andy Kemp | |
| Member | Ross McRory | |
| Member | Clem Cook | |
| Member | Sam Alexander | |
| Member | Steve Regis | |
| Member | Oliver Essame | |
| Member | Marianne Mead |
Trustees
| Chair of Trustees | Stephen Mitchell |
| Secretary & Membership | Edward Nickell |
| Treasurer | Stephen Williams |
| Trustee | Clem Cook |
| Trustee | Paul Overend |