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We've put together a comprehensive
listing of people, organisations and publications you may
find useful if you're planning an activity or looking for
inspiration. Or you could contact
us.
Web
Resources
The Inferfaith Network
www.interfaith.org.uk
There are many local inter faith groups around the UK. If
you would like contact details for any in your area, or if
you would like information about national inter faith initiatives
and projects, a useful resource is the Inter Faith Network
for the UK. Email the Network's Information Officer, Bhupinder
Singh, at ifnet@interfaith.org.uk.
Shap Calendar of Religious Festivals
www.support4learning.org.uk/shap/
Visit this page to find out when the religious festivals of
different faiths are held throughout the year throughout the
year.
Golden
Jubilee Young People’s Faith Forum
www.goldenjubilee.gov.uk/Jubilee_Celebrations/GJ-YFF
Eighty young people from throughout the United Kingdom came
together as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations to discuss
their experiences as young people of faith living in the United
Kingdom. The Forum report is a useful resource for bringing
together young people from different faith communities to
learn more about each other, discuss common values and work
on joint projects.
adamandeveit.net
www.adamandeveit.net
adamandeveit.net
is an impartial environment for wider society to think about
and discuss issues related to religion, faith and diversity.
Light reading
Tired of computer screens? Here are some good old-fashioned
helpful books.
The Ideas Annual is published by Community Links
(020 7473 2270) www.community-links.org
and gives details of innovative small scale projects which
are about improving the quality of people's lives. This book
will inspire you. There's also the Northern Ireland Ideas
Annual which is published by Community Change (02890 232 587).
For a step by step guide, read Community Start Up: How
to start a community group and keep it going by Caroline
Pinder, available from Community Matters (020 7837 7887)
www.communitymatters.org.uk
The Complete Fundraising Handbook by Nina Botting and
Michael Norton is published by the Directory of Social
Change (020 7209 5151) www.dsc.org.uk
and is a comprehensive guide to fundraising.
‘Religions in the UK:
Directory 2001-2003’ Edited by Dr Paul Weller of
the Multi-Faith Centre at the University of Derby
(01332 591285) www.multifaithnet.org
and produced jointly between the University and the Inter
Faith Network www.interfaith.org.uk.is
a comprehensive guide to
the United Kingdom's faith communities, their organisations
and places of worship.
Funding
If you've got an event or project up your sleeve, but can't
find the cash to bring it to fruition, don't be put off –
read below.
Alma Royalton-Kisch Trust is the only UK
charitable trust dedicated solely to supporting inter-faith
educational work with children and young people. Grants are
awarded for proposals for interfaith learning in understanding
and co-operation by children and young people from different
faiths. The age limit for young people is 25. The trust usually
gives grants of not more than £1000 and provides fast
track grants of less than £500.
For further information about grant
applications contact Gillian Reed on 020 7359 3084 or at gillian@islington2k.freeserve.co.uk
Awards for All is a grants
programme set up to help small groups. Its main aim is to
fund projects which involve people in their community and
bring them together to enjoy arts, sports, heritage and other
social events. You can apply from between £500-£5,000.
And don't forget: sometimes quite small sums of money can
have a very big impact. www.awardsforall.org.uk
(0845 600 2040)
Courses
The British Youth Council’s ‘Developing
Your Potential’ national training programme
is open to all young people in developing the know-how to
effectively run their own activities and organisations. Participants
will also have the opportunity to share ideas, experiences
and make contacts with other young people.
For further information contact
or more information about the courses, contact Liz Poll on
020 7422 8654 or email training@byc.org.uk.
Sources of
help
Even if you think you may have bitten off more than you can
chew, you probably haven't. After all, there are plenty of
people willing to help you out...
Your local council will have lots of information and resources
to point you in the right direction so get in contact with
your local community development officer, or sports, arts
or conservation officers.
National Youth
Agencies
You can also get in contact with your National Youth Agency
as they are an excellent source of information. They can provide
information on local youth services and volunteering opportunities
for young people. Click on the website for your country below,
or just pick up the phone:
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