Places of worship play an important role in providing spiritual leadership for many individuals, and in bringing communities and generations together. However, their communal nature can make them places that are particularly vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19. Through its Places of Worship Taskforce, the government has worked with faith leaders and representatives to develop…
Team Planet Mercy carried out its amazing No One Left Behind project recently with the Strengthening Faith Institutions micro-grant. In this project, Team Planet Mercy delivered weekly Ramadhan Iftar packs for families across Ashton, Oldham, Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton. These packs included sweet cones, dates, and fresh meat. Alongside its Ramadhan Iftar packs, Team Planet…
The Government is easing the lockdown gradually with guidelines. From 13th June 2020 places of worship will be permitted to open for specific purposes, it is vital to note that trustees remain fully responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all those who visit their place of worship. This includes worshippers, staff, volunteers and…
The Government is easing the lockdown gradually with guidelines. From 13th June 2020 places of worship will be permitted to open for specific purposes. It is vital to note that trustees remain fully responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all those who visit their place of worship. This includes worshippers, staff, volunteers and…
The Greengate Trust are currently carrying out their incredible ‘We’re in it Together’ project with the Strengthening Faith Institutions micro-grant. Through this project the trust are offering many services including: help-line and advice services (such as a help-line for the vulnerable, and a counselling and bereavement service); delivery services (such as hot-meal deliveries to the…
Women in faith and black and minority ethnic (BME) communities stay with abusive partners for longer than women in the wider population and are less likely to access support. Rahmanara Chowdhury, a Doctoral Researcher at Brunel University, taught a webinar on Domestic Violence and Abuse awareness in faith communities, in partnership with Khizra Mosque, Manchester….
Join us for The Post Lockdown Mosques and Our Youth Webinar in partnership with The Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board which will discuss the response to the challenges young Muslims face, how to engage with young professionals in the community and violent crime and the role of mosques. Thursday 4th June 2pm – 3:30pm With speakers, Anjum Zahra Teaching Coordinator,…
Join us on Thursday 4th June at 2pm on the Benefits, Importance and practicalities of Registering Places of Worship as Charities with Nick Donaldson and Colette Bennett, expert advisors from the Charity Commission’s Faith Outreach Team. To RSVP email natan@sfitogether.org or call 07590028823. Nick Donaldson – Head of Faith Charities Engagement Nick Donaldson studied modern…
It’s that time of the year again when Moseley folks come together to share the delights of iftar (breaking the fast) with their Muslim neighbours. This year it will be on Friday 15th May at 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm. Due to restrictions on gatherings, a free dinner pack will be delivered to all guests…
SFI is committed to keeping our faith centres safe. We are honoured to work alongside the Muslim Council of Peterborough in this updated and expanded version of the Safegaurding of Children and Young People in Madrasahs booklet. With useful templates for safeguarding, health and safety risks, fire safety and much more, this booklet can be…
