Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI)

Sukkah at Idaara Maarif-e-Islam, Birmingham
2018-09-30 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Idaara Maarif-e-Islam, Regent Park Rd, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0QP
This year to mark the Jewish festival of Sukkot, Idaara Maarif-e-Islam in Birmingham will be hosting members of the Jewish Community from Birmingham Progressive Synagogue for the first time to build friendships, and share conversation and food.

Sukkah at the Al Manaar mosque
2018-09-30 13:30 - 15:30 | Al Manaar, the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, 244 Acklam Road, London, W10 5YG
This year to mark the Jewish festival of Sukkot, Al Manaar the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre which serves the Grenfell and wider area will be hosting members of the Jewish Community to build friendships, and share conversation and food.

Sukkah at Al Khoei, London
2018-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Al Khoei Islamic Centre, Chevening Rd, London, NW6 6TN
For the third year running, Al Khoei Islamic Centre, London will be hosting their Jewish neighbours and friends from Brondesbury Park Synagogue for an interfaith breakfast to mark Sukkot – a Jewish festival, often referred to as the Season of our Rejoicing has historical significance which commemorates the forty-year period during which the children of Israel were wandering in the desert, living in temporary shelters.

Information evening (grants, safeguarding, community cohesion, risk management etc):
2018-09-25 18:00 - 20:30 | walsall
Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI) is pleased to hold an evening, proving information on various topics such as grants, safeguarding, and community cohesion including a dinner at 6 pm.
To find out more, including the venue and to book your place please email Shakil@sfitogether.org

Walsall Faith Groups Information Evening with SFI and Near Neighbours
2018-09-25 17:45 - 20:00 | The Vines, 33 Lower Hall Lane, Walsall, WS1 1RR
Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI) in partnership with Near Neighbours Black Country is pleased to invite you to the information evening for faith organisations in Walsall and Black Country.
Click here to register.

Safeguarding Awareness Training
2018-09-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Madina Education Trust, Madina House, Walsall Street, Wednesbury, Walsall, WS10 9EL
For more information and to RSVP, please email: mlatifms@yahoo.co.uk

Safeguarding Children Awareness Training
2018-09-22 14:00 - 18:00 | Grimsby Islamic Cultural Centre, 79a Weelsby Road, Grimsby, DN32 0PY
Topics covered:

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

To RSVP or for more information, please email Shakil Ahmed: Shakil@sfitogether.org or call: 07505900490

First Aid, Health and Safety (Level 1) Training
2018-09-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Social Welfare & Education Centre, 40 Foxland Rd, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4QB
First aid training has practical benefits, such as becoming safety aware which reduces any risks and saves lives, particularly when urgent attention is needed. The training SFI offers is delivered by Waheed Hussain, who has over seventeen years’ experience within the Ambulance Service and is currently a Paramedic.
To RSVP, please email Waheed Hussain: info@coderedparamedical.co.uk

Health and Safety Awareness Training
2018-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Madinah Masjid, 10, Wingrove Gardens, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9HS

Safeguarding Children Training (Awareness - Level 1)
2018-09-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Haaya Centre, 41A Ivy Road, Hounslow, London, TW3 2DH
Shakil Ahmad, SFI consultant will be delivering Safeguarding Children Training (Awareness – Level 1) at Hounslow Muslim Centre.

The topics that will be covered are:

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

Click here, to read ‘What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused’ prior to attending the training session.
To RSVP, please email shakil@sfitogether.org.

Safeguarding Children - Awareness Course (Level 1)
2018-08-20 04:00 - 19:30 | walsall
Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI) is pleased to hold a safeguarding children awareness course (level 1). This Introduction to Safeguarding Children course is a positive first step towards increasing and improving your knowledge and will provide you with a thorough overview of how to recognise the warning signs of abuse, what to do with any concerns that you may have and how to feel confident in protecting children from harm.
To find out more including venue, and to book your place please email: Shakil@sfitogether.org

Madrasah Designated Safeguarding Lead (MDSL) Training
2018-08-19 14:30 - 18:30, 2018-08-18 14:30 - 18:30 | Jamiah Abdullah bin Masood Masjid, 78, Evelyn road, Spark Hill, Birmingham, B11 3JJ
The MDSL training session is the second in the SFI comprehensive Safeguarding training programme which ensures that each madrasah completing this programme is given the same preparedness as mainstream schools would be for Ofsted inspections. In this session, the persons nominated to fulfil the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead at the Madrasah are invited to develop their knowledge and skill set to carry out their duties.
To RSVP, please email Muhammad Latif: mlatifms@yahoo.co.uk

Safeguarding Children - Designated Safeguarding Leads Course (Level 2)
2018-08-18 14:30 - 18:30 | TMC Birmingham, 288 Camden Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 7PW, United Kingdom
Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI) is holding a Safeguarding Children – Designated Safeguarding Leads Course (Level 2). Our training course will help you gain the skills to act appropriately and confidently to protect the children you work in a designated child safeguarding role.

For further information, including venue and to book your place please email: Shakil@sfitogether.org

Community Health Fair/ Mela, Minhaj Ul Quran International
2018-08-18 11:00 - 17:00
Minhaj ul Quran Community Centre in collaboration with Minhaj ul Quran Women’s League, Barry Mcguigan Boxing Academy (BMBA) and many other organisations are proud to invite you, your family and your friends to its Community Health Fair/ Mela. Bringing people from all walks of life sharing their points of view, experiences, issues and difficulties relating to well being and health. This is an event to provide access to professional advice and services in an environment which is relaxed and comfortable.
The Community Health Fair/ Mela is a family event which incorporates the fun of bouncy castles, henna decorations, good food, dialogue, information sharing about all types of things including health and brings people from all the various diverse communities together.
At 3 pm there will be part of a community Health Walk where will be walking from the community centre to West Ham Park and getting involved in some healthy fun activities.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults - Awareness Course (level 1)
2018-08-14 08:00 - 17:00 | TMC Birmingham, 288 Camden Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 7PW, United Kingdom
Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI) is pleased to hold a Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults – Awareness Course (level 1). The aim of the course is to give you with the foundation to support you and your workplace in your responsibilities to protect vulnerable adults in the health and social care settings.
To find out more, including the venue an to book your place, please email: Shakil@sfitogether.org

Madrasah Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
2018-08-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Masjid Abdullah bin Masood, 78 Evelyn Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 3JJ, United Kingdom

Paediatric First Aid (2 day) and Level 2 health and safety training
2018-07-23 10:00 - 2018-07-24 18:00 | Essex Islamic Academy, Ripple Road,, London, IG11 7RR, United Kingdom
A 2 day course on the 23rd and 24th July between 10am-6pm, providing certified Paediatric First Aid and Level 2 Health and Safety training by CodeRed Paramedics, the course will be led by a Paramedic of 18 years, at the Essex Islamic Academy, IG11 7RR
To read more on the importance of health and safety in Faith Institutions: https://www.sfitogether.org/2018/07/03/faith-in-first-aid/
*Please note that £30 is for SFI members only, £80 for non members – contact Natan at 07590028823 or natan@sfitogether.org

SFI Safeguarding Training for Mosque Trustees
2018-07-22 14:30 - 18:30 | Masjid-E-Aman & Islamic Education Centre, 232 Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 6LB, United Kingdom

Free training module from Team London: Trustee recruitment and diversity
2018-07-16 13:00 - 16:30 | City Hall, London, The Queen's Walk,, London, SE1 2AA
The free training module is organised by Team London in collaboration with Getting on Board, a company which has expertise on ensuring trustee recruitment is diverse. The aim of the training is to equip Faith Institutions with the neccessary skills, resources and practical templates needed to recruit a board of trustees who are diverse in all aspects.
The event is open to CEO’s, Trustees and all staff involved in recruiting trustees.

*Applications close 11th July*

Strengthening Bradford's Faith Institutions Launch
2018-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Khidmat Centre, 36 Spencer Road, Bradford, BD7 2EU, United Kingdom
To register, click here.

Halesowen Leisure Centre, Ramadan?
2018-06-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Halesowen Leisure Centre, 100 Richmond Street, Halesowen, B63 4BD, United Kingdom
Join Halesowen Leisure Centre (Women’s Awareness Association), Birmingham to learn about why 1.6 billion Muslims take part in Ramadan, on Friday 8th June 2018, 2:30pm – 4:30pm & Saturday 9th June 2018, 12pm – 3pm.

Black Country Innovate, Big Iftar
2018-06-06 19:50 - 21:30 | The County Hotel, 45 Birmingham Road, Walsall, WS1 2NG, United Kingdom

The Jamatia Islamic Centre, Big Iftar
2018-06-02 20:15 - 21:30 | The Jamatia Islamic Centre, 179-181 Woodlands Road, Birmingham B11 4ER, 179-181 Woodlands Road, Birmingham, B11 4ER, United Kingdom

Muslims of Moseley, Big Iftar
2018-06-01 20:45 - 21:15 | Muslims of Moseley, Moseley Village Green, St Mary's Row, Birmingham, B13 8HW, United Kingdom

Qadria Trust, Big Iftar
2018-05-31 20:30 - 21:30 | Qadria Trust, 26 Alfred Street, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 8JL, United Kingdom

Al Manaar The Muslim Heritage Centre, Big Iftar
2018-05-31 20:00 - 21:30 | Al Manaar, the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, 244 Acklam Road, London, W10 5YG
The main aim is to celebrate Ramadan with our neighbours of all faiths, create opportunities for people to come together, meet, eat and build relationships and bridges that have created platforms for work through the years.
The evening will consist of a few keynote speeches by guests from local councillors, supporting charities and local community leaders as well as updates on local initiatives taking place.
To register, please click here.

Probash Bangla Group, Big Iftar
2018-05-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Eastern Pavilion, Featherstall Road, Oldham, OL9 6HL, United Kingdom

TMC Birmingham, Big Iftar
2018-05-26 20:30 - 21:30 | TMC Birmingham, 288 Camden Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 7PW, United Kingdom

Cafe Lahore, Big Iftar
2018-05-24 20:00 - 21:30 | Cafe Lahore, 145 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1TD, United Kingdom
