Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI)

Community Health Fair/ Mela, Minhaj Ul Quran International
2018-08-18 11:00 - 17:00 UTC
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
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

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

First Aid Training @ Barking
2018-05-17 11:00 - 13:00

First Aid Training @ Walthamstow
2018-05-15 17:00 - 19:00

Introduction to Effective Governance, Risk Management and Safeguarding Children
2018-05-14 11:00 - 18:00 | Cann Hall Deen and Education Trust, 145 Can Hall Road, London, E11 3NJ

The Grand Trunk Project - Zoroastrian Centre, London
2018-03-24 11:00 - 16:00 | Zoroastrian Centre, 440 Alexandra Ave, Harrow HA2 9TL, London

Mind Matters Most
2018-03-23 14:00 - 18:00 | 117 Mansford St, Basement Suite, E2 6LX
The Delicate Mind/Naazuk Zein and SFI are teaming up to deliver Mind Matters Most, a one day workshop to provide support and resources to educate the Muslim community on mental health.
Area workshop will:

Educate citizens and faith leaders about what mental health is. Topics to be covered: depression, self-harm, anxiety. Highlight that faith leaders can work together with each other and with mental health charities to tackle: the stigma of mental health, discrimination within their respective communities.
Provide a holistic approach to mental health in order to help participants identify their community’s needs.
Promote the idea of social cohesion through highlighting that faith leaders from different backgrounds can work together to share their resources in order to tackle mental health.

Click here to register.

Effective Governance and risk management training
2018-03-04 16:00 - 18:00 | The Bordesley Centre, Stratford Road Camp Hill, Birmingham, B11 1AR

Religions in the 21st Century
2018-02-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Dar Al Hadi, 2A Higher Ardwick, Manchester M12 6BZ
Dar Al Hadi is hosting a discussion on the Challenges posed by extremism on religion and society with:
Dr. Ahab Bdaiwi is an Assistant Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Leiden University. He studied Middle East History and Islamic Thought at the University of Exeter (UK). He received his PhD (Exon) in Arabic and Islamic Thought in 2014. He taught Middle Eastern and Iranian History at the University of St Andrews (UK) between 2013 and 2016. His research interests at Leiden University focus on medieval Arabic and Islamic thought, Shiʿism, religious establishments and clerical networks in Iraq and Iran, and Islamic political theology.
Dr Chris Hewer is a Christian, who began his academic career by studying Christian theology, then educational studies and became a teacher. Thirty years ago, he began his study of Islamic religious thought and went on to work in the field of Christian-Muslim relations as a teacher, researcher and consultant. He was attached to the post-graduate Centre for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations in Selly Oak, Birmingham, from where he helped to develop a Muslim teacher training programme and researched and wrote a monthly survey of Muslim affairs in Britain. For six years, he was the Advisor on Inter-Faith Relations to the Anglican Bishop of Birmingham.

Interfaith Tree Planting at Valence Park
2018-02-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Valence Park, 107 Grafton Road, RM8 3EU, United Kingdom
The interfaith tree planting at Valence Park aims to promote community spirit, create interfaith connections and improve the natural beauty of the area. On the 1st of February2018, Faiths Forum for London and Bethel Christian Centre will be planting trees together at 3:30pm. We will be planting 2 white flowering cherry trees (Prunus Avium) and 2 red flowering cherry trees (Prunus Kanzan). We welcome you all to join us to foster cooperation between different faith groups and encourage more interaction in local communities. There will also be an opportunity for a long term commitment to the nurturing of these trees if any of your congregation is interested
Further details:
Where: Valence Park, 107 Grafton Rd, Dagenham RM8 3EU
When: Thursday 1st February, 2018, 3.30pm
Who: Bethel Christian Centre (list still to be updated)

Interfaith Tree Planting at Almanaar
2018-01-30 15:30 - 17:00 | Al Manaar, the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, 244 Acklam Road, London, W10 5YG
The interfaith tree planting at Almanaar aims to promote community spirit, create interfaith connections and improve the natural beauty of the area. On the 30th of January 2018, Faiths Forum for London and Almanaar Mosque will be planting trees together at 3:30pm. We welcome you all to join us to foster cooperation between different faith groups and encourage more interaction in local communities. There will also be an opportunity for a long term commitment to the nurturing trees if any of your congregation is interested.
Further details:
Where: Almanaar, 244 Acklam Rd, London W10 5YG
When: Tuesday 30th Janaury, 2018, 3.30pm

Tackling Domestic Violence and Abuse in Faith Communities
2017-11-23 10:00 - 15:00 | The Signing Tree Conference Centre, Ladywood Road, Birmingham, B16 8SZ, United Kingdom
With the theme “Foundations For The Future”, this educational conference will use in depth research and experiences shared by survivors to examine aspects of DVA known to exist in faith communities.
Our aim is to equip, educate, and empower delegates to effectively tackle all forms of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) in faith communities, most importantly to give refreshing hope for freedom, healing & restoration to adult & child survivors.

Social Media Workshop
2017-11-10 09:00 - 17:00 | C-hub, 333 Edgware Road, London, NW10 6DF, United Kingdom
Social Media Workshop at C-Hub on 10th November 2017

Applying for Funding and Bid-writing
2017-08-31 17:30 - 20:30 | Docklands Community Organisation, London, United Kingdom
The course entails how to engage effectively with funding organisations and achieve better governance and other management pre-requisites.
This event will run from 17:30 – 20:30 at Docklands Community Organisation, London.

Introduction to Social Investment – Webinar
2017-08-28 10:00 - 11:00
On 23rd August 10-11am, a webinar delivered by Kieran Whiteside – Project Manager at Good Finance – will talk you through the basics of social investment; including the different types and how to tell if it is the right type of investment for your social enterprise or charity.
Kieran will deliver a half hour presentation with an opportunity for you to put your questions to him afterwards.
This webinar is free for SEUK members – follow the link in the member mailing or in the Members Area on the website to register.
Click here to register and here to email with any questions or comments.
