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Supporting the Tower Hamlets Inter Faith Forum: Connection, collaboration and community
Over the past year, the Tower Hamlets Inter Faith Forum (THIFF) has been busy bringing people together, celebrating diversity, and supporting communities across one of East London’s most vibrant boroughs. While some interfaith groups face challenges in maintaining regular activity, THIFF remains an active, action-focused […]
Where Faith Meets Politics: KCL Students Join APPG Discussion
On Wednesday 11th February, FaithAction had the pleasure of taking a group of King’s College London (KCL) students to the House of Lords. The students were part of the university’s Sociology, Politics and Religion degree – a course designed to teach individuals the complexities of […]
Revisiting our suicide prevention work: still vital today
This week, we are highlighting our work on suicide prevention, a topic once again in the headlines as concerns are raised around autistic people, farmers, and emergency service personnel. Community-specific suicide prevention is essential because risk factors vary across groups. Tailored approaches make interventions more […]
A National narrative: What’s that to do with faith?
Comments are open! Leave a comment on a specific issue by clicking/tapping the the comment icon in the red boxes or by using the form at the bottom of the page. In media coverage of his address last Thursday, much of Keir Starmer’s message on […]
COVID-19 Day of Reflection: Honouring and remembering those lost
This week, Georgina Colton, Commemorative Events Project Lead at Department for Culture, Media and Sport, writes about the upcoming COVID-19 Day of Reflection. The COVID-19 Day of Reflection will take place on Sunday, 8th March 2026. This national moment offers an opportunity for communities across […]
Shaping Inclusive Health and Social Policy Through Faith Representation
FaithAction is proud to be a member of the Health and Wellbeing Alliance, bringing the perspective and expertise of faith and community organisations to help shape more inclusive, accessible, and equitable health services. Through this partnership, we work to ensure that community voices inform policy […]
Questions of Hope and Hate – Faith and Faultlines in a Changing Britain
On Monday 12th January 2026, over 100 people including 13 parliamentarians gathered at Portcullis House for the launch of Questions of Hope and Hate: Faith and Faultlines in a Changing Britain, a new report produced by Hope Not Hate in partnership with the Good Faith […]
Stories of Hope
As people of faith, serving other people in our community is a key part of our DNA. Where many of us may serve in formal projects, the long-term nature of faith groups and the potential for shifting roles encourages a relational approach, which allows for […]
Cold nights, warm hearts: How faith groups can help support their communities this winter
The UK is in the midst of its coldest nights yet this winter. Temperatures have fallen as low as -12C in Norfolk, parts of Scotland have reached-11C and parts of London have seen temperatures of -5C. The Met Office has issued Amber snow warnings in […]
‘The Proposed Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill – impact on faith communities’
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is a landmark piece of UK legislation aimed at putting children’s welfare at the heart of education and social care. It came to public attention when a petition signed by 166,496 people sparked a parliamentary debate. Introduced in late […]
