Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI)

Safeguarding Children Awareness Training
2019-02-23 15:00 - 20:00 UTC | 16 Mapperley Close, London, E11 2SF
Who should attend: Trustees, management committee members, teachers, clergy, volunteers and any one else working with children aged under 18.

Course outline:

Importance of safeguarding – in British law and in the Sacred Texts
What is Safeguarding
Four Rs of safeguarding – Recognise, Respond, Report, Record
Major types of abuse and major signs of each type of abuse
Duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and trustees
/Management Committee

Further learning sources
Questions & Answers

For more information, please email Shakil Ahmed: shakil@sfitogether.org

Introduction to Effective Governance and Risk Management
2019-02-23 14:30 - 16:30 | 16 Mapperley Close, London, E11 2SF
This certified course is essential for current and potential trustees/ management committee members as it will help them to fulfill their legal duties and deal with common governance issues. It provides an introduction to their legal responsibilities in six key areas and how to assess and manage risks. Participants will also learn how to:

• Run a charitable organisation effectively
• Improve decision making and policy implementation
• Deal with major governance issues
• Complete seven steps of assessing and reducing risks that are linked with faith activities and facilities

For more information, please email Shakil Ahmed: shakil@sfitogether.org

Health and Safety Designated Officer Training
2019-02-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Aisha Masjid and Madrasah, 4 Rutter Street, Walsall, WS1 4HJ
This training offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed for the role of the Health and Safety Officer.

The training will outline the main duties of a HSO. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• To carry out a Health & Safety Risk Assessment.
• To identify hazards and related risks in the day to day activities of your faith institution
This course is delivered by Muhammad Latif.

Click here to register.

Live Q&A Session with Oldham Athletic's FC
2019-02-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Jalalabad Jamay Masjid, Sickle Street, Oldham, OL4 1SB

Emergency First Aid at Work
2019-02-20 09:00 - 16:30, 2019-02-16 09:00 - 16:30 | Zia ul Ummah Centre, 13 Victoria Street, Birmingham, B9 5AA
The training consists of the knowledge of first aid to save lives and will cover choking, unconsciousness, bleeding, asthma, meningitis, CPR, stroke and heart attacks. The training is delivered by Waheed Hussain, who has over seventeen years experience within the Ambulance Service and is currently a Paramedic. He is qualified in Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
The course is accredited by First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and the Federation of First Aid Training Organisations (FOFATO).
The training costs £20, click here to register.

Emergency First Aid at Work
2019-02-20 09:00 - 16:30 | Alfalah Community Support Centre,, 89 Tindal Street, BIRMINGHAM, B12 9QU

Love Your Community
2019-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Pickwick Park, Oldfield Rd, Balsall Heath, Birmingham
As part of the ‘Show The Love’ campaign by The Climate Coalition, three Mosques, Sultan Bahu Trust, Clifton Road Mosque and Paigham-e-Islam Mosque are coming together for a joint community clean up and other activities.
For more information, contact: abdullah.rehman@hotmail.co.uk

Catalyst Leadership Programme
2019-02-18 09:30 - 2019-02-19 16:00 | Faizan-e-Islam, 575 Leabridge Road, London, E17 9DZ
To apply, download an application form click here.

Show The Love, The Climate Coalition
2019-02-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Birmingham Central Mosque, 180 Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham, B12 0XS
As part of the ‘Show The Love’ campaign by The Climate Coalition, Footsteps has organised an event in collaboration with Central England Quakers and the Bahu Trust. An afternoon tea event where speakers will share their thoughts on what they care about and talk about climate change.

To book and for more information: footstepsbcf.org.uk/love

Health and Safety Awareness Training
2019-02-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Makki Masjid & madrasah, 75, Stratford Road, Birmingham, B21 9DU

Safeguarding Designated Safety Lead Training
2019-02-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Abu Yusuf academy, Southall
The aim of the course is to develop the knowledge and skills of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for faith institutions

As the DSL, you will learn what your role is and how to carry out your duties.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Carry out a Safeguarding Risk Reduction Assessment;
• Identify areas of concern related to the syllabus and day to day running of your faith institution;
• To respond to allegations or cases of abuse
This course is also delivered by Muhammad Latif.
Click here to register.

Health and Safety Awareness Training
2019-02-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Al Fatiha Community School, 28 George Street , Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9RG

Health & safety Awareness Training
2019-02-10 14:30 - 17:30 | Isleworth Deen Centre, 114 Twickenham Road, London, TW7 7DJ
The aim of the course is to develop awareness of Health and Safety concerns for your faith institution. The session will enable attendants to build a setting compliant with health and safety

laws.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the five different potential
hazards and related risks;
• Learn how to minimise risks;
• Learn about potential fire risks
Upon completion, participants will receive a full set of notes and a certificate of completion.

Click here to register.

Health & Safety (Designated Officer Training)
2019-02-09 14:30 - 17:30 | Jamiah Abdullah bin Masood Masjid, 78 Evelyn Road, Birmingham, B11 3JJ
This training offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed for the role of the Health and Safety Officer.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• To carry out a Health & Safety Risk Assessment
• To identify hazards and related risks in the day to day activities of your faith institution.

Click here to register.

Health and Safety Awareness Training
2019-02-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Masjid Hamza مسجد, 90 Church Road, Birmingham, B13 9AE

Safeguarding Adults With Care and Support Needs, Awareness Training
2019-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Shree Ram Mandir, Ford street, Pleck, Walsall, WS2 9BW
Who should attend: Trustees, management committee members, teachers, clergy, volunteers and any one else working with adults at risk (vulnerable adults) aged 18 or over.

Course outline:

Importance of safeguarding – in British law and in the Sacred Texts
Who, what, where and how of abuse and neglect
How to prevent abuse or how to respond if abuse is suspected
Duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and trustees/Management Committee
Further learning
Questions & Answers

To book a place or for more information, contact: Shakil@sfitogther.org, 07505900490. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

Fee: £10 per person but FREE for SFI Network members

Certification: Certificates of attendance will be given to those attending the whole course.

Safeguarding Children (Awareness) Training
2019-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Zia Ul Ummah Centre, 13 Victoria Street, Birmingham, B9 5AA
Safeguarding Children (Awareness) Training for Trustees, management committee members, teachers, clergy, volunteers and any one else working with children aged 0 – 18.

Course outline:

Importance of safeguarding – in British law and in the Sacred Texts
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Four Rs of safeguarding – Recognise, Respond, Report, Record
Major types of abuse and major signs of each type of abuse
Duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and trustees
/Management Committee

Further learning sources
Questions & Answers

To book a place or for more information, contact: Shakil@sfitogther.org, 07505900490

Fee: £10 per person or FREE for SFI Network members

Certification: Certificates of attendance will be given to those attending the whole course.

Pre material: What_to_do_if_you_re_worried_a_child_is_being_abused.

Safeguarding Adults (Awareness) Training
2019-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Cradley Heath Mosque & Islamic Centre, Plant Street, Birmingham

Safeguarding Children (Awareness) Training
2019-01-19 14:00 - 18:00 | Manarat Foundation, 2051 Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3DY

Safeguarding Adults (Awareness) Training
2019-01-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Safe Heaven, 163 Gerrard Street, Birmingham, B19 2AP
Safeguarding awareness training for trustees, management committee members, teachers, clergy, volunteers and any one else working with adults at risk (vulnerable adults) aged 18 or over.

Course outline:

Importance of safeguarding – in British law and in the Sacred Texts
Safeguarding and Adult Protection
Four Rs of safeguarding – Recognise, Respond, Report, Record
Major types of abuse and major signs of each of them
Duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and trustees
/Management Committee

Further learning
Questions & Answers

To book a place or for more information, contact: Shakil@sfitogther.org, 07505900490. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

Fee: £10 per person or FREE for SFI Network members

Certification: Certificates of attendance will be given to those attending the whole course.

Safeguarding Children Awareness Training
2018-12-16 09:00 - 12:30 | Alfalah Commmunity Support Centre, 89 Tindal Street, Birmingham, B12 9QU
Importance of safeguarding – in British law and in the Sacred Texts
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Four Rs of safeguarding – Recognise, Respond, Report, Record
Major types of abuse and major signs of each type of abuse
Duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and trustees
/Management Committee

Further learning
Q & A

To register, or for more information please email: shakil@sfitogether.org

Supplementary Schools Conference 2018
2018-12-01 09:30 - 14:30 | University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 1DP
The event will bring together community and faith leaders to explore some of the professional challenges that supplementary school leaders face, identify what is helping and what is hindering their work, lessons learnt on individual journeys of improvement, and what more is needed to be done to remove the barriers to delivering the highest quality education, community cohesion and keeping children safe.
Training/Workshop avaiable for supplementary school staff, volunteer and committee members will include:

Child Protection

GDPR and faith-based organisations

Dealing with hate-related crimes

Internet safety

Child sexual exploitation

Managing supplementary school effectively

Dealing with all forms of radicalisation

Click here to register.

Southwark Tree Planting Ceremony
2018-11-28 15:00 - 16:00 | St George the Martyr churchyard, Borough High Street, London
The London Borough of Southwark invites you to attend an interfaith tree-planting at St George the Martyr churchyard on Borough High Street at 3pm on Wednesday, 28 November.
Please RSVP here
This is in honour of Henry Jessey, a priest at St George the Martyr who, as a member of the Pilgrim Fathers (Brownist) church, campaigned as early as the 17th century for toleration of all religions, including Jews and Muslims, and in particular campaigned for the readmission of Jews into England.
2020 is the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower sailing across the Atlantic. The Mayflower story and Southwark’s role in that historic voyage are deeply intertwined. Rotherhithe, Bankside and Bermondsey have strong Pilgrim-Mayflower links from the first Brownist Church and other Pilgrim churches, to the place Christopher Jones, the captain and many of the crew lived.

Community Bulb Planting
2018-11-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Brownswell Green between Oak Lane and Brownswell Road N2, N2
As part of Faith Forum’s Inter-generational Gardening Project, with the Mayor of London, they are holding a ‘Community Bulb Planting’ event to plant bulbs as part of Barnet Council’s Initiative to plant a Snowdrop in memory of the 1.5 million children who were killed in the Holocaust.
For more information, please email: natan@sfitogether.org

Safeguarding Awareness Training
2018-11-17 14:30 - 18:00 | Makki Masjid, 75, Stafford Road, Birmingham, B21 9DU
This basic safeguarding awareness training is for all madrasah staff.

For more information or to RSVP, please email: mlatifms@yahoo.co.uk

Health & Safety Officer Awareness Training
2018-11-17 14:30 - 18:00 | Jamiah Abdullah bin Mas’oud Masjid,, 78 Evelyn Road, Spark Hill, Birmingham, B11 3JJ
This training will train the nominated persons in a Madrasah to fulfill the responsibility of Health & Safety in their institute.
For more information or to RSVP, please email: mlatifms@yahoo.co.uk

Training course: Risk Management
2018-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Shree Ram Mandir, Ford Street, Walsall, WS2 9BW
This certified course is essential for current and potential trustees/ management committee members as it will help them to fulfill their legal duties efficiently and effectively and deal with common governance issues. It provides an introduction to their legal responsibilities in six key areas and how to assess and manage risks. Participants will also learn how to: • Run a charitable organisation effectively • Improve decision making and policy implementation • Deal with major governance issues • Complete seven steps of assessing and reducing risks that are linked with faith activities and facilities.

Cost: £10 per person but FREE to SFI Network members

Contact: Shakil 07505 900 490 shakil@sfitogether.org

Limited places so book in advance. If your organisation is not a member of the SFI Network yet, please contact Shakil for details of free membership and other support and training (mostly free or subsidised).

Health and Safety Awareness
2018-11-11 14:30 - 17:30 | UKIM Spark Brook Islamic Centre and Masjid, Sydenham Road, Birmingham, B11 1DG
This course is FREE if you are part of the SFI network, if not, please contact Shakil Ahmed on 07505900490 ASAP for free registration.

First Aid level 3 Training
2018-11-11 10:00 - 18:00 | Al Hafidhoon Academy, 2nd Floor, Greencoat House, 261-271 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QS
To book a place on the courses mentioned below, please contact Mr Waheed Hussain on 07929031333
