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EEFC PUBLICATIONS
Annual Report for the East of England Faiths Council 2010-2011.
During the period of this report, the East of England Faiths Council has undergone considerable changes to its capacity
and income, and implemented a new business plan designed to use its resources as effectively as possible. It is grateful
to all those involved, not only for the monies received but also for their generous commitment of time and experience to
EEFC’s work.
Click here for a pdf of the report.
10 Myths Busted.
A number of myths surround contracting to faith-based bodies to deliver publicly funded services and can obstruct the
fair access of such bodies to public funding and tendering opportunities as part of the third sector. Some of these
myths, followed by the facts in each case are set out in the document.
Click here for a pdf.
Believing in our Environment. Produced with partners the Environment Agency, CRN and Akashi, this leaflet
gives the approach of each major faith tradition to the issues, lists resources and gives suggestions for action.
Click here for a pdf of the leaflet.
Building for Faith. A guide for faith groups who are considering moving or extending premises - basics about
dealing with the planning process. Extensive list of resources in the region.
Click here for a pdf of the guide.
Empowerment and Faith Communities Report. This report, from research in 2009, was designed to identify issues around
the empowerment of faith communities and their ability to influence decisions at local level in the East of England. Key
findings and recommendations for future action are given.
Click here for a pdf of the report.
Facilities for Faith Communities in New Developments - Executive Summary. In 2007 Cambridgeshire Horizons commissioned a study to identify best practice in making provision for facilities for
faith groups in the major new developments. The impetus for the study was the recognised role that faith groups can play in building cohesive new communities and the difficulties they may face
in securing premises or other facilities. Recommendations arising have national relevance as this is the first study of its type.
Click here for a pdf.
Faith and Sexual Orientation Report 2008-09. This research was funded by Capacity Builders for the regional VCS
Equalities Group to review the current body of knowledge in relation to faiths and equalities and
to set this within the context of some of the local experiences of people of faith in
the Eastern region. Concludes with recommendations for future work.
Click here for a pdf of the report.
Faith in Action. This 2003 report, on faith communities and how they generate social capital in the East of
England, provides examples of the range of service provision and makes recommendations for how this can be supported by the
public and voluntary sectors.
Click here for a pdf of the report.
Faiths and the Economy Survey May 2009. Following a meeting between the East of England
Development Agency and several third sector regional infrastructure bodies in the early part of
2009 it was agreed to conduct a survey of groups associated with the East of England Faiths Council to look at
the impact of the credit crunch on their current and future activity.
Click here for a pdf of the survey.
Funding Guide for Faith Groups in the East of England.
Produced by CDF, this guide is designed to help faith groups in the region with their fundraising. It is a brief
snapshot of some of the many different resources and funding streams available.
Click here for a pdf of this guide.
Guidance on Governance and Constitutions for Local Inter Faith Groups.
This document provides suggestions for Local Inter Faith groups regarding governance and constitutional arrangements.
Inter Faith Groups are generally quite small with limited resources and governance may seem daunting but it is worth
getting it right from the outset to avoid longer term problems.
Click here for a pdf of the guide.
Hindu Presence Research.
This 2008 research gathered views of Hindu Community groups and individuals in the region on their role in civic life.
Click here for a pdf of the research.
Inter Faith Week 2010 Report.
Inter Faith Week 2010 took place across England and Wales from 21 to 27 November. The aims of the Week were to
strengthen good inter faith relations at all levels; to increase awareness of the different and distinct faith
communities in the UK, and to increase understanding between people of religious and non-religious belief.
The East of England Faiths Council assisted many groups in planning their events, as well as holding the Regional Launch
and presentation of awards followed by an evening reception and panel debate drawing in broad participation.
Click here for a pdf of the report.
Jain Communities in the East of England. A 2009 survey of Jains in
the region and their willingness to engage in local and regional civic life. The report highlights the key findings.
Click here for a pdf of the report.
Local Interfaith Activity in the East of England.
As part of its programme of support for increasing inter faith dialogue and
action across England, in 2008 CLG funded the East of England Faiths Council
(EEFC) to undertake preliminary research into, and a survey of local inter faith
work and organisations.
Click here for a pdf of the findings.
Local Inter Faith Bodies: Structure and Membership 2011.
From time to time, the East of England Faiths Council is asked by local inter
faith bodies about how they should make decisions on their organisational
framework and patterns of membership. While we cannot give formal advice
or guidance on this, because it is essentially a matter for local decision by
each group, we hope that this background information and suggestions of
some points to consider may prove useful.
Click here for a pdf of the guidance.
Local Inter Faith Organisations Survey 2011.
LIFOs are the lifeblood of vital faith interaction across the country: they foster good
understanding between people from all areas of life, culture and belief; contribute enormously to their locality by
making input to plans and policy, providing information, and creating opportunities to learn; and provide individuals of
faith with the rewards of sharing their time and knowledge with one another. When it became clear that the East of
England Faiths Council would need to scale back its work programme substantially, given the loss of significant funding
from central government, we determined that an area of activity which should not suffer, would be that of supporting such
local organisations wherever and whenever we could. The intention of this survey was to ensure that our resources would
be applied where they were most wanted and effective. We believe that its findings will not only assist us in realising
this intention, but will also be of wider interest, and are very pleased to
present them here.
Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) Boards: Role and Responsibilities of Faith Representatives.
The East of England Faiths Council (EEFC) promotes the value of faith representation on
every LSP and supports representatives and their nominating inter faith bodies where these exist.
These guidelines on the role are intended to be useful to people representing faith
communities on LSPs in the East of England.
Click here for a pdf of the guidelines.
Media Relations, a basic guide for faith and inter faith groups in the East of England.
This short guide has been produced to help you get your message across and to develop positive relationships
with your local media. It covers the basics of press releases, interviews, and dealing with issues and crises.
Click here for a pdf of the guide.
Migrant Workers
Faith Based Projects Supporting Migrant Workers: Information and Resources. Workers from other countries, commonly known as ‘migrant workers’, make a valuable and significant contribution to the region’s economic prosperity. This document is intended to provide some underpinning information and guidance for faith groups that are offering support to migrant workers in the East of England. Click here for a pdf of the guidelines.
Faith Groups and Migrant Workers Report. In 2008 a research team commissioned by EEFC contacted statutory, professional and voluntary bodies within East Anglia in an attempt to gather and collate relevant information relating to faith groups running migrant worker projects and of the support they receive. Click here for the pdf of this report.
Faith Based Projects Supporting Migrant Workers: Information and Resources. Workers from other countries, commonly known as ‘migrant workers’, make a valuable and significant contribution to the region’s economic prosperity. This document is intended to provide some underpinning information and guidance for faith groups that are offering support to migrant workers in the East of England. Click here for a pdf of the guidelines.
Faith Groups and Migrant Workers Report. In 2008 a research team commissioned by EEFC contacted statutory, professional and voluntary bodies within East Anglia in an attempt to gather and collate relevant information relating to faith groups running migrant worker projects and of the support they receive. Click here for the pdf of this report.
Offender Management Study. Commissioned by the East of England Faiths Council (EEFC)
in November 2008, this research assessed the current level of involvement in offender management among faith groups
across the region. It highlights their important role and the environment required to best support this.
Click here for a pdf of the research.
Religious Literacy Training in the East of England. This September 2008 report explores the
training on religion and belief provided within, and procured by, local
authorities based in the East of England. In so doing it highlights the scope,
strengths and weaknesses of training in religion or belief; looks at gaps or
constraints in uptake; makes strategic recommendations for regional
coordination of training and considers how learning from the East of England
might be applied more widely.
Click here for a pdf of the report.
Sikh Presence and Relationships in the Region, November 2010. Sikhs are the fourth largest religion in the UK,
but the fifth largest in the East of England. There are
regional variations, both in terms of Sikh population and also places of worship and engagement with local interfaith
forums/councils. This survey covered modi operandi of Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations in the region, and also national
Sikh issues which concern regional Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations.
Click here for a pdf of the research.
Survey of Councillors and Faith Groups in the East of England, 2012. Faith groups find it effective to interact with their Local Authorities through elected members as well as officers, and Councillors may wish to work with faith groups on a range of matters. This survey assesses the level of interest by Councillors and whether/how they may need support in their engagement. It includes practical recommendations.
Click here for a pdf of the survey.
Working and consulting with faith communities in the East of England. A regional guide to resources
and practical information (February 2008) intended for public and other bodies who interact with faith groups in
the course of their work.
Click here for a pdf of the booklet.
Working together: Faith Groups and Government. A brief guide to essential information and resources, 2012.
This guidance aims to help faith groups by explaining key points about the nature of local and national systems of governance, and giving basic information and signposting to make communications and relationships easier.
Click here for a pdf of this information.
Working with SACREs: an introduction for Local Inter Faith Organisations (LIFOs) in the East of England .
SACREs have an important role to play in supporting RE and in contributing to the raising of standards in the subject.
Recently LIFOs have been formed or developed by the involvement and encouragement of LAs who see them as a
crucial part of engaging and consulting with local communities. LAs are responsible for providing support for their SACRE,
and in practice the effectiveness of a SACRE will depend very much on the quality of that support. This document explores
a number of possibilities for partnership working between LIFOs and SACREs.
Click here for a pdf of the document.
Action Link provides guides for voluntary sector organisations:
www.actionlink.org.ukAssociation of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) is a professional organisation which offers support, advice and developing opportunities to chief executives in the voluntary sector. Email: info@acevo.org.uk
Building Community Cohesion and Improving Race Equality, by Bhanu Dhir - £15.95(New from the Community Development Foundation’s ‘faith and communities’ series). This report shows how community groups have successfully built cohesion across faiths, ethnic groups, different age groups and backgrounds. Based on the learning from two successful grant funds, this report is packed full of lessons which will benefit anyone working in community cohesion at a local or national level. To order or download visit the Community Development Foundation website by clicking here
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is an international organisation aiming at providing financial support to charities: www.cafonline.org
Charity Choice is a charity directory and free service for charities: www.charitychoice.co.uk
Charity Commission provides a number of resourses on their website: www.charity-commission.gov.uk
Charity Commission is a regulating and registering body for charities in England and Wales: www.charity-commission.gov.uk
Charities Direct is the National Charities Database: www.charitiesdirect.com
Community Development Exchange (CDX) is a UK membership oganisation working to support community development as a way to tackle equality and achieve social justice: www.cdx.org.uk
Community Development Foundation (CDF) is the leading source of intelligence, guidance and delivery on community development in England and across the UK: www.cdf.org.uk
ContinYou uses learning to tackle inequality and build social inclusion. They create learning programmes and services that offer fresh opportunities to people who gained least from formal eduation and training: www.continyou.org.uk
COVER has published its February SOAP It looks at a report by Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC) called "Below the Radar in a Big Society? Reflections on community engagement, empowerment and social action in a changing policy context". The report explores the role of ‘Below the Radar’ (BTR) groups in the Big Society agenda and the implications of this ‘new’ policy environment. Visit the COVER website to download the document.
Development Trusts Associaton (DTA) supports and promotes local organisatons in the regeneration of their communities, helping them bring significant and lasting benefit: www.dta.org.uk
Faith Matters - £15.95 (New from the Community Development Foundation’s ‘faith and communities’ series) Showcases good practice in faith and inter faith work. Faith matters is a collection of 19 in-depth case studies of projects funded by the Faiths in Action grant programme. This book offers faith practitioners evidence to inform their projects and to prove the importance of faith work to policy-makers. Voluntary and community sector workers will benefit from good practice drawn from case studies in running local projects and attracting funding. To order or download visit the Community Development Foundation website by clicking here
Funding Central this free website for voluntary groups has been launched. It has a search facility to help find suitable funding resources: www.fundingcentral.org.uk
Groundwork UK is a federation of trusts working with their partners to improve local environments and communities in areas needing investment and support: www.groundwork.org.uk
Institute of Fundraising promotes the highest standards of fundraising practice: www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
Monitoring and evaluation on a shoestring is a useful resource produced for the VCS by Charities Evaluation Services. With increasing pressure on organisations to prove their worth, this guide will be particularly useful if you need help demonstrating the difference your services make to people’s lives. For more information or to download a free guide please click here
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is the largest umbrella body for the voluntary sector: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) is the national umbrella body for 250 councils for voluntary service in England. A local council for voluntary service provides advice, support and information to voluntary organisations and charities in its area: www.navca.org.uk
VolResource provides information and resources for voluntary organisations: www.volresource.org.uk
Volunteering England works to support an increase in the quality, quantity, impact and accessibility of volunteering throughout England: www.volunteering.org.uk
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Multifaiths Diversity Culture - Reference Guide - New Updated 95 pages eBook Jan 2012 - April 2013.
Multifaiths Diversity Culture - Reference Guide
for Schools, Local Authorities, Hospitals or Chaplaincy services, Police, Public or Voluntary Sector, Hotel and Travel business -
Awareness of World Religions including their cultural, history, philosophy and political context. Bahai's, Buddhism, Christianity,
Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Paganism, Sikhism, Shinto and Zoroastrianism. As well as Chinese, Jewish, Indian, Muslim, solar or
lunar Calendars etc. For Membership to the site, eBook and Monthly Planner
please click here
Practice of Religion or Belief
Diet, Communication
Dress Code
Family Life
Cultural, Ethical & Moral Views
Healthcare Delivery
Holy Days, Holidays & Events
For A3 Multi Faiths Monthly Planner for quick reference sample guides for January 2012 to April 2013
please click here
Fewer than four in ten schools (38 per cent) were aware of the new public sector equality duty which was introduced earlier this year as
part of the Equality Act 2010. This extends their existing equality duties for gender, race and disability into new areas. Limited progress
has been made on equality issues like Religion and Belief, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment and maternity and pregnancy.
This indicates that schools have a steep learning curve following the introduction of the new legislation.
To download this report
please click here
The Carnegie UK Trust
is offering support for public debates run by non-profit organisations to help communities
address particular issues.
Please
click here
for more information.
The Big Society Challenge
This is a recently published book which includes papers from 22 authors tackling
the issues of the Big Society from many perspectives and includes contributions from our colleagues in the region.
The book explores the intellectual roots and political context for the Big Society agenda,
and challenges the detail of plans to empower communities, and for public sector reform, suggesting
ways to implement the vision of Big Society successfully.
Click here
to access a free PDF copy of the book, which you can also buy as a hard copy for £10, please
phone Neil Stott on 01842 754639 or visit
www.keystonetrust.org.uk for more information.
Free resource from Faith Based Regeneration Network (FbRN) ... PRACTICAL SPIRIT
Interactive project development for faith based organisations involved in social action. This booklet and the accompanying video highlights, which are available via the FbRN website, takes ten case studies, across a range of faiths, to demonstrate the elements of a successful faith based social action project. It also illustrates how the contribution of faith infuses the project and contributes to providing a unique service to the local community.
For free copies, please email valr@fbrn.org.uk. Please type "Practical Spirit" in the subject line, or visit the FbRN website for more information, to watch the video clips and to order the booklet.
Interactive project development for faith based organisations involved in social action. This booklet and the accompanying video highlights, which are available via the FbRN website, takes ten case studies, across a range of faiths, to demonstrate the elements of a successful faith based social action project. It also illustrates how the contribution of faith infuses the project and contributes to providing a unique service to the local community.
For free copies, please email valr@fbrn.org.uk. Please type "Practical Spirit" in the subject line, or visit the FbRN website for more information, to watch the video clips and to order the booklet.
Let’s Connect with Faith
Let’s Connect with Faith is a guide produced for Volunteer Centres and others who want to learn how to tailor their services and develop support for volunteering in a multi-faith society.
Visit Improving Support website to download a copy of the report.
Let’s Connect with Faith is a guide produced for Volunteer Centres and others who want to learn how to tailor their services and develop support for volunteering in a multi-faith society.
Visit Improving Support website to download a copy of the report.
Book Launch - Alan Hargrave Living Well, 4 September 2010, 7.10pm, Ely
Canon Alan Hargrave will be speaking about and signing copies of his new book Living Well. What does it mean to 'live well' when you are exhausted from juggling the demands of work or a young family? Or when you've been around long enough to be scarred by disappointment, frustration or failure? This book is about finding a 'Rule of Life' to revitalise and sustain us. It draws on wisdom from Benedict, Taize, Iona and elsewhere to help us think about the pattern of our living. Tickets £10 bought in advance at https://tickets.elycathedral.org/ include a copy of the book (£9.99) and a glass of wine. For further details contact the Ely Cathedral Box Office on 01353 660349 (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm) or email box.office@cathedral.ely.anglican.org.
Canon Alan Hargrave will be speaking about and signing copies of his new book Living Well. What does it mean to 'live well' when you are exhausted from juggling the demands of work or a young family? Or when you've been around long enough to be scarred by disappointment, frustration or failure? This book is about finding a 'Rule of Life' to revitalise and sustain us. It draws on wisdom from Benedict, Taize, Iona and elsewhere to help us think about the pattern of our living. Tickets £10 bought in advance at https://tickets.elycathedral.org/ include a copy of the book (£9.99) and a glass of wine. For further details contact the Ely Cathedral Box Office on 01353 660349 (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm) or email box.office@cathedral.ely.anglican.org.
Church of England report on evangelism in a multi-faith society
The Church of England has published a General Synod report entitled Sharing the Gospel of Salvation exploring the subject of Christian evangelism in a multi-faith society. The report can be downloaded from this link.
The Church of England has published a General Synod report entitled Sharing the Gospel of Salvation exploring the subject of Christian evangelism in a multi-faith society. The report can be downloaded from this link.
Women, faith and social cohesion: Ghazala Mir
A new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, using a participatory approach with women from diverse backgrounds in Bradford, to examine the role of women and faith in building cohesive communities. Download the full report or a summary from this link.
A new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, using a participatory approach with women from diverse backgrounds in Bradford, to examine the role of women and faith in building cohesive communities. Download the full report or a summary from this link.
Local Action: The Handy Guide for communities working with councillors
Urban Forum and bassac have recently published "Local Action: the handy guide for communities working with councillors". You may have received a copy in the post, but you can also download the guide free from the website by clicking here or for further information email info@urbanforum.org.uk or phone 020 7253 4816.
Urban Forum and bassac have recently published "Local Action: the handy guide for communities working with councillors". You may have received a copy in the post, but you can also download the guide free from the website by clicking here or for further information email info@urbanforum.org.uk or phone 020 7253 4816.
Role of Righteous Muslims
The Launch of the 'Role of Righteous Muslims' took place at St Ethelburga’s in Central London. Produced by Faith Matters it looks at case histories of those Muslims who saved Jews in the Holocaust. The book is available from Faith Matters, to obtain a copy, please email Claire Barnes pa@faith-matters.co.uk
The Launch of the 'Role of Righteous Muslims' took place at St Ethelburga’s in Central London. Produced by Faith Matters it looks at case histories of those Muslims who saved Jews in the Holocaust. The book is available from Faith Matters, to obtain a copy, please email Claire Barnes pa@faith-matters.co.uk
Faiths in Action Report
The CDF research team has produced a report evaluating the success of Faiths in Action Round 1. The report highlights the success of the Faiths in Action and regional faith forum programme to-date, and sheds light on the value that faith and inter faith work brings to local communities at large.
Download the full report
Download a summary of key findings
For more information, contact the Regional Faiths in Action Manager at CDF: Tansy Miller, tansy.miller@cdf.org.uk or phone 01223 406534
The CDF research team has produced a report evaluating the success of Faiths in Action Round 1. The report highlights the success of the Faiths in Action and regional faith forum programme to-date, and sheds light on the value that faith and inter faith work brings to local communities at large.
Download the full report
Download a summary of key findings
For more information, contact the Regional Faiths in Action Manager at CDF: Tansy Miller, tansy.miller@cdf.org.uk or phone 01223 406534
Faiths Act Fellow
Faiths Act is a global movement of people of different faiths in over 75 countries, taking action together against preventable disease and extreme poverty. Ushna Mughal has written of her exciting, challenging and enriching experience as a Faiths Act Fellow last year. It can be read at www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/faith/article2742875.ece (You will have to pay £1 to read it). The next cohort of Fellows will be chosen from the UK, USA, India and Canada and the online application form is available now at http://www.tonyblairfaithfoundation.org/pages/faiths-act-fellowship-application . The deadline is 31 December 2010. If you would like any further information contact Ushna Mughal: ushna.mughal@googlemail
Faiths Act is a global movement of people of different faiths in over 75 countries, taking action together against preventable disease and extreme poverty. Ushna Mughal has written of her exciting, challenging and enriching experience as a Faiths Act Fellow last year. It can be read at www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/faith/article2742875.ece (You will have to pay £1 to read it). The next cohort of Fellows will be chosen from the UK, USA, India and Canada and the online application form is available now at http://www.tonyblairfaithfoundation.org/pages/faiths-act-fellowship-application . The deadline is 31 December 2010. If you would like any further information contact Ushna Mughal: ushna.mughal@googlemail
Friendship and Exchange with People of Other Faiths: A Context for Witness and Dialogue by Celia Blackden.
This study explores how 'friendship and exchange' might be a helpful paradigm in interfaith relations, how it involves both greater understanding of the other as well as greater confidence in ourselves, and suggests practical ways in which this idea might be put into practice. Available from Grove publications. £3.95. www.grovebooks.co.uk/cart.php?target=product&product_id=17423&category_id=265
This study explores how 'friendship and exchange' might be a helpful paradigm in interfaith relations, how it involves both greater understanding of the other as well as greater confidence in ourselves, and suggests practical ways in which this idea might be put into practice. Available from Grove publications. £3.95. www.grovebooks.co.uk/cart.php?target=product&product_id=17423&category_id=265
The Role of Faith Communities in Empowerment
This research examines the role of faith communities and identifies barriers to empowerment, how Local Authorities currently support the empowerment of faith communities and how Local Authorities can increase the capacity of faith communities to influence decisions in their local area. The report has been compiled by the East of England Faiths Council on behalf of the REP and is available as a PDF download only from the Empowerment website. The report is FREE and can be accessed by following this link
This research examines the role of faith communities and identifies barriers to empowerment, how Local Authorities currently support the empowerment of faith communities and how Local Authorities can increase the capacity of faith communities to influence decisions in their local area. The report has been compiled by the East of England Faiths Council on behalf of the REP and is available as a PDF download only from the Empowerment website. The report is FREE and can be accessed by following this link
English Heritage
English Heritage has a number of publications relating to historic places of worship, which can be ordered from their Online Shop along with a wide range of historical and general publications - including: 'A Glimpse of Heaven: Catholic Churches of England and Wales' by Christopher Martin, photographs by Alex Ramsay
'Jewish Heritage in England: An Architectural Guide' by Sharman Kadish
They also produce a wide variety of publications which can be downloaded online for free, use the free publications search on the
website to find relevant titles.
The following recent titles may be of particular interest: 'Creativity and Care: New Works in English Cathedrals'
'New Work in Historic Places of Worship'
'Conservation Bulletin 61: Places of Worship'
'Bats in Churches: a management guide'
'Lightning Protection for Churches'
PLUS
Caring for Places of Worship booklet | PDF | 2.00 MB
Product Code: 51613
Price: Download: Free
This booklet is for everyone involved in caring for England's 14,500 Grade I, II* and II listed places of worship. Much of the advice applies to any building, so it will also benefit those caring for unlisted places of worship, halls and meeting rooms.
English Heritage's recent research suggests that most of the country's listed places of worship are in good condition but that around 10% may be in poor or very bad condition. There are many congregations who are successfully maintaining their faith buildings. However, there are others who, through no fault of their own, are struggling simply to keep the building watertight. There is also a free DVD and website which accompany the booklet available at the English Heritage Caring for Places of Worship website.
If you would like this document in a different format, please contact the customer services department 0870 333 1181 or 01793 414878, fax 01793 414926, email customers@english-heritage.org.uk or Visit to find out about obtaining or downloading EH information.
English Heritage has a number of publications relating to historic places of worship, which can be ordered from their Online Shop along with a wide range of historical and general publications - including:
The following recent titles may be of particular interest:
PLUS
Caring for Places of Worship booklet | PDF | 2.00 MB
Product Code: 51613
Price: Download: Free
This booklet is for everyone involved in caring for England's 14,500 Grade I, II* and II listed places of worship. Much of the advice applies to any building, so it will also benefit those caring for unlisted places of worship, halls and meeting rooms.
English Heritage's recent research suggests that most of the country's listed places of worship are in good condition but that around 10% may be in poor or very bad condition. There are many congregations who are successfully maintaining their faith buildings. However, there are others who, through no fault of their own, are struggling simply to keep the building watertight. There is also a free DVD and website which accompany the booklet available at the English Heritage Caring for Places of Worship website.
If you would like this document in a different format, please contact the customer services department 0870 333 1181 or 01793 414878, fax 01793 414926, email customers@english-heritage.org.uk or Visit to find out about obtaining or downloading EH information.
Understanding Sikhism
This educational book, written by Dr Satwant Kaur Rait with Revd Dr Inderjit Singh Bhogal OBE, is aimed at Sikhs and non-Sikhs, giving comprehensive coverage to the broader concepts of the Sikh religion including a chapter on interfaith dialogue based on Christianity and Sikhism which can serve as a model for interfaith dialogue.
It is available from the Yorkshire and Humber Faiths Forum or Dr. S.K. Rait rait1936@hotmail.com Price £9.50 + £1.50pp
This educational book, written by Dr Satwant Kaur Rait with Revd Dr Inderjit Singh Bhogal OBE, is aimed at Sikhs and non-Sikhs, giving comprehensive coverage to the broader concepts of the Sikh religion including a chapter on interfaith dialogue based on Christianity and Sikhism which can serve as a model for interfaith dialogue.
It is available from the Yorkshire and Humber Faiths Forum or Dr. S.K. Rait rait1936@hotmail.com Price £9.50 + £1.50pp
The Black Church in the 21st Century edited by Keno Ogbo and Dr Joe Aldred (Secretary, Minority Ethnic Christian Affairs,
Churches Together in England)
A 300+page anthology that will be published in June 2010, it includes chapters by various writers from across the Black British Christian constituency exploring contemporary topics.
Pre-publication reduction to £10.95 +p&p until June, after that the price will be £12.95 +p&p. Postage and packing is £2.50.
To order send your details and the correct payment to: Norwich Books and Music, St Mary’s Works, St Mary’s Plain, NORWICH NR3 3BH, or phone with your order 01603 612914, alternatively order online at www.dltbooks.com
A 300+page anthology that will be published in June 2010, it includes chapters by various writers from across the Black British Christian constituency exploring contemporary topics.
Pre-publication reduction to £10.95 +p&p until June, after that the price will be £12.95 +p&p. Postage and packing is £2.50.
To order send your details and the correct payment to: Norwich Books and Music, St Mary’s Works, St Mary’s Plain, NORWICH NR3 3BH, or phone with your order 01603 612914, alternatively order online at www.dltbooks.com
Building Community Cohesion and Improving Race Equality, by Bhanu Dhir - £15.95
From the Community Development Foundations 'faith and communities' series, this report shows how community groups have successfully built cohesion across faiths, ethnic groups, different age groups and backgrounds. Based on the learning from two successful grant funds, this report is packed full of lessons which will benefit anyone working in community cohesion at a local or national level. To order visit the Community Development Foundation website, please click here
From the Community Development Foundations 'faith and communities' series, this report shows how community groups have successfully built cohesion across faiths, ethnic groups, different age groups and backgrounds. Based on the learning from two successful grant funds, this report is packed full of lessons which will benefit anyone working in community cohesion at a local or national level. To order visit the Community Development Foundation website, please click here
Forced marriage: Implications for agencies organisations
Men, women and young people from Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani communities, plus faith leaders, from the North of England have taken part in a Bristol University study looking to improve support services for victims of forced marriage and domestic violence.
Copies of the report can be downloaded by clicking here
Men, women and young people from Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani communities, plus faith leaders, from the North of England have taken part in a Bristol University study looking to improve support services for victims of forced marriage and domestic violence.
Copies of the report can be downloaded by clicking here
Funding Communities, Adding Value: Community development approaches to grant giving
By Irene Evison with Natasha Roe
A community development approach to funding means an open, transparent and fair approach that meets the needs of the community, as identified by the community that the grant fund is targeted at. Drawing on the Community Development Foundation’s wealth of experience in the field, this new funding guide talks you through every aspect of CD-based funding:Promotion, application and assessment
Delivery
Monitoring
Project and programme evaluation and learning
Project and organization sustainability
A PDF of the guide is available from the CDF website:
www.cdf.org.uk/web/guest/publication
By Irene Evison with Natasha Roe
A community development approach to funding means an open, transparent and fair approach that meets the needs of the community, as identified by the community that the grant fund is targeted at. Drawing on the Community Development Foundation’s wealth of experience in the field, this new funding guide talks you through every aspect of CD-based funding:
Community Development Foundation’s Faiths and Communities series of publications
CDF's series of publications about faith and inter-faith based community development is essential reading for anyone seeking to engage faith communities. These books show you how to deal with challenges and what really works. This series draws on the learning from our successful grants programme, the Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund, and shows you how key findings from these projects can be used to enhance your community work. Visit the CDF website to browse the full series, please click here These are an outcome of research and evaluation of the FCCBF and Connecting Communities Plus grant programmes.
The following two publications are available to download free from the CDF website:
Creating Spaces Community development approaches to building stronger communities. Lessons learnt from projects funded through the Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund and Connecting Communities Plus, Community Grants. By Vipin Chauhan. Available to download free from CDF website please click here
Resource Directory A selection of resources produced with funding from Connecting Communities Plus, Community Grants and the Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund also available to download free from the CDF website please click here
CDF's series of publications about faith and inter-faith based community development is essential reading for anyone seeking to engage faith communities. These books show you how to deal with challenges and what really works. This series draws on the learning from our successful grants programme, the Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund, and shows you how key findings from these projects can be used to enhance your community work. Visit the CDF website to browse the full series, please click here These are an outcome of research and evaluation of the FCCBF and Connecting Communities Plus grant programmes.
The following two publications are available to download free from the CDF website:
Creating Spaces Community development approaches to building stronger communities. Lessons learnt from projects funded through the Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund and Connecting Communities Plus, Community Grants. By Vipin Chauhan. Available to download free from CDF website please click here
Resource Directory A selection of resources produced with funding from Connecting Communities Plus, Community Grants and the Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund also available to download free from the CDF website please click here
Setting up for Success: A practical guide for community organisations. Compiled and written by Anna Allen and Catriona May
This handbook shows community organisations how to develop and grow.
It covers getting members and keeping them, working with management committees, managing budgets and finance, planning, promoting
projects and activities, developing policies, getting involved in decision making, and how to be sustainable.
Easy to use templates in A4 format; Case studies to demonstrate success; Extensive links to other resources; price £9.95 94pp 2007
www.cdf.org.uk
AS&R/MW Weekly Newsflash
The Newsflash is a weekly round up of publications,
information, events, funding and jobs relating to asylum
seekers, refugees and migrant workers for anyone in the East
of England who wants to keep up to date with the latest
developments.
If you want to receive e-mail updates, you can subscribe by emailing
Malgorzata.strona@eera.gov.uk
Faith in Affordable Housing
This website Faith in Affordable Housing is now available. Under the banner of churches’ campaign Housing Justice, this free web-based resource offers practical and technical information to help local churches of all traditions offer their land or property for housing aimed at those in social and economic need. The guide presents nine case studies from different Christian denominations in both urban and rural areas of England. To see Faith in Affordable Housing visit: www.fiah.org.uk
This website Faith in Affordable Housing is now available. Under the banner of churches’ campaign Housing Justice, this free web-based resource offers practical and technical information to help local churches of all traditions offer their land or property for housing aimed at those in social and economic need. The guide presents nine case studies from different Christian denominations in both urban and rural areas of England. To see Faith in Affordable Housing visit: www.fiah.org.uk
How Your Council Works —
A Handy Guide for Community Groups
Do you need to work with you local council but are not sure where to start? Have you or your community group been unable to find a handy guide to how councils work? Well now just such a guide has been published. Urban Forum and NAVCA, together with the National Empowerment Partnership and IDeA, have published this new guide which shows you how you can get involved effectively with the council and what your council is legally bound to do to properly engage with you. It also contains hot tips on what steps to take to improve your relationship with this important local partner. You can download a copy from the urban forum website: www.urbanforum.org.uk/pubs/index.html Single, free copies are available to all voluntary and community sector groups. Please email info@urbanforum.org.uk.
Do you need to work with you local council but are not sure where to start? Have you or your community group been unable to find a handy guide to how councils work? Well now just such a guide has been published. Urban Forum and NAVCA, together with the National Empowerment Partnership and IDeA, have published this new guide which shows you how you can get involved effectively with the council and what your council is legally bound to do to properly engage with you. It also contains hot tips on what steps to take to improve your relationship with this important local partner. You can download a copy from the urban forum website: www.urbanforum.org.uk/pubs/index.html Single, free copies are available to all voluntary and community sector groups. Please email info@urbanforum.org.uk.
Faith Groups and Government, (Rita Fentener with Penelope
Daly, Robert Foster and Malcolm James)
This book analyses the experiences, challenges and successes
of faith based organisations in building relationships with
local and regional government.
Available from the Community Development Foundation, price:
£9.95 or
click here to download
Equalities and Communities: Challenge, Choice and Change, (Alison Gilchrist)
This book is an essential guide for everyone committed to working on equalities issues. The book
sets out a clear framework for tackling inequalities in joined-up and realistic ways and provides
useful and thought-provoking advice.
The book contains a wealth of information about current policy, legislation and relevant
resources. It will equip you with the information you need to engage effectively with equalities
issues in the communities you work with.
Available from the Community Development Foundation, price £9.95
www.cdf.org.uk
Braille, disk and large print formats are available on request — please email
publications@cdf.org.uk
if you would like one of these.
Interfaith Network for the UK publications Reports for three IFN events have recently been published:
A seminar on Bilateral Inter Faith Dialogue in the UK held by IFN at Lambeth Palace, by kind permission of the Archbishop of Canterbury,
as part of IFN’s ‘Soundings’ programme.
A seminar held jointly with the National Association of SACREs on Local Inter Faith Organisations and Standing Advisory Councils on
Religious Education: Working together for understanding and community cohesion at Coventry TechnoCentre, as part of IFN’s ‘Soundings’ programme.
IFN’s 2009 National Meeting on Good Inter Faith Relations: The Next Generation held at Leicestershire County Cricket Club.
Pdfs of these reports are all available free of charge on the IFN website please click here. Hard copies can be purchased from the IFN office ifnet@interfaith.org.uk
Faith Matters On-Line Launch of the Our Faiths and Our Shared Futures Booklet
Pdfs of these reports are all available free of charge on the IFN website please click here. Hard copies can be purchased from the IFN office ifnet@interfaith.org.uk
This booklet was developed through discussions with faith, organisational and community leaders in the City of Derby and is a local narrative which promotes the respect of diversity, the protection of life and scriptural narratives. It is a useful resource for schools, educational institutions and community organisations who may want to work with young people on projects which promote cohesion and which may also support the development of the Big Society. Further information on the booklet can be found on www.faith-matters.org and you can also email Fiyaz Mughal