Dr Simon Duffy is a philosopher and social innovator who works to create a world where everyone matters. Simon is the President of Citizen Network Coop and Director of Citizen Network Research (formerly the Centre for Welfare Reform). His work focuses on the idea of citizenship and how each of us can be fully equal and unique. Simon is a regular public speaker, writer and policy advisor. 

Simon Duffy has a doctorate in moral philosophy and writes on the welfare state, citizenship, social justice and inclusion. Key publications include Unlocking the Imagination (1996), Keys to Citizenship (2003) Women at the Centre (2011) A Fair Income (2011) Peer Power (2012) and The Unmaking of Man (2013). Simon’s awards include the RSA’s Prince Albert Medal and the Social Policy Association Award for outstanding contribution to social policy.