Details of groups listed on these pages were correct as at 30 April 2024 when IFN’s outward facing work ceased. Details are no longer being kept up to date and are included for information only.
Aberdeen Inter Faith Group
Abrahamic Roots Group (Coatbridge)
IFN member
All Faiths Network
Our aim is the protection of religious freedom for all faiths according to human rights standards and the furtherance of mutual respect and cooperation. We welcome people of all beliefs.
Ashford Interfaith Group
Avon – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Ayrshire Interfaith Group
IFN member
Bahá’í Community of the UK
Friends and neighbours working for the betterment of their communities.
Banbury Inter Faith
Bangor Interfaith
IFN member
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
A socio-spiritual charitable organisation inspired by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, working in humanitarian services including health, education, environment, moral, cultural and spiritual care.
Barnet - Women’s Interfaith Network local group
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council - Faith Communities Forum
Basingstoke Interfaith Group
Belfast – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Believe in Thanet
Berkshire – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Bexley Interfaith Forum
Birmingham – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Birmingham Faith Leaders’ Group
Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum
IFN member
Blackpool Faith Forum
IFN member
Board of Deputies of British Jews
Working at the heart of British Jewish life, successfully representing every part of the Jewish community.
Bournemouth – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
IFN member
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Interfaith
IFN member
Bracknell Forest Interfaith Forum
IFN member
Bradford Concord Interfaith Society
Braintree District Inter Faith Forum (B-DIFF)
IFN member
Brent Multi-Faith Forum
Brighton & Hove – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
IFN member
Brighton and Hove Inter-Faith Contact Group
Bristol – Student Group of Nisa Nashim
Bromley Three Faiths Group
IFN member
Buddhist Society
Publishing and profiling the Principles of Buddhism and encouraging the study and practice of those principles
IFN member
Building Bridges Pendle - Interfaith Community Project
Bury Faith Forum
Bushey – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
Bushey Inter Faith Forum
IFN member
Calderdale Interfaith Council
IFN member
Cambridge Inter-Faith Group
IFN member
Cambridge Inter-Faith Programme (CIP)
Dedicated to learning about, learning from, and learning between religions as they interact within a secular and religious world.
Camden Interfaith Network
Cardiff – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
IFN member
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales
A national organisation representing the Catholic Church in carrying out its duties for the in England and Wales
Central London – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Central Scotland Inter Faith Group
IFN member
Children of Abraham (Imams and Rabbis Council of the UK)
Working to build dialogue and co-operation between Jewish and Muslim communities
IFN member
Christian Muslim Forum
The leading forum for Christian-Muslim engagement, CMF tackles the tough issues which divide our communities, supports local church-mosque twinning, challenges anti-Muslim and anti-Christian prejudice and stands together in solidarity in times of need.
IFN member
Christians Aware Interfaith Programme
Building understanding, mutual trust and respect between people of different faiths
IFN member
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
IFN member
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
A network of churches working together in a strategic and coordinated manner across Britain and Ireland.
IFN member
Churches Together in England
A common aim of creating space for meeting and relationship, exploring our common Christian faith and how this is lived out in worship and service to the community.
IFN member
City, University of London Chaplaincy
Supporting the spiritual, ethical and moral wellbeing of the community at City, University of London.
Council for Christian Muslim Relations in High Wycombe
Council for Religious Harmony, Sussex
IFN member
Council of African and Afro-Caribbean Churches (UK)
A network of individuals and autonomous churches of African and Afro-Caribbean origin.
IFN member
Council of Christians and Jews
The leading nationwide forum for Christian-Jewish engagement: celebrating the history and diversity of both communities, facilitating constructive dialogue, enabling meaningful learning experiences and providing opportunities for transformative change.
County Durham Faiths Network
Cross and Crescent Group (Leicester)
IFN member
Cumbria Interfaith Forum
Dacorum Interfaith Network
Derby Faith Forum
Dittons – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Doncaster Faiths Together
Dorset – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
Dudley Borough Interfaith Network
Dumfries Inter Faith Group
IFN member
Durham University Chaplaincy Network
Providing opportunities for students and staff at Durham University to engage with individuals of differing faiths, beliefs and worldviews.
East London Three Faiths Forum
East Meets West – Women of Faith Together (Lancaster)
IFN member
East of England Faiths Agency
Supporting and strengthening local inter faith and faith and public life work in the Region.
East Renfrewshire Faith Forum
East Sussex - Women’s Interfaith Network local group
Eastbourne’s Faiths Forum
Edgware – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
Edinburgh Inter-Faith Association
Edinburgh Women’s Interfaith Group
Enfield Faith Forum
Epsom and Ewell Inter Faith Forum
Evesham Inter Faith Group
IFN member
Exeter Faith and Belief Group
IFN member
Faculty of Humanities and Performing Arts at the University of Wales Trinity St David
With a long history of research and teaching in religious studies, theology, and interfaith dialogue, currently offering an MA in Interfaith Studies, as well as a Professional Doctorate in Interfaith Studies.
IFN member
Faith & Belief Forum (formerly 3FF)
The Faith & Belief Forum (Formerly 3FF) has worked for over 20 years to build good relations between people of all faiths and beliefs, and to create a society where difference is celebrated.
Faith and Belief (Dundee and Tayside)
IFN member
Faith For The Climate
Faith for the Climate exists to encourage, inspire and equip UK-based faith communities in their work to address the climate crisis.
Faithful Friends
IFN member
Faiths Forum for London
Faiths Forum for London represents nine major faith traditions within the UK to promote inter faith and community cohesion by empowering people with the knowledge and understanding about one another’s background.
Fermanagh and Omagh Interfaith Group
Fife Interfaith Group
Finchley – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
IFN member
Forum of Faiths
Gants Hill - Women’s Interfaith Network local group
IFN member
Gateshead Interfaith Forum
IFN member
General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches
Glasgow Forum of Faiths
Greater Manchester Faith Community Leaders
Guildford & Godalming Interfaith Forum
Hackney Faith Forum
Ham Faithful Friends
Hampstead – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Haringey – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
Haringey Multi Faith Network
Harlow Faith and Culture Forum
Harrow – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
Hastings – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Havering Inter Faith Forum
Herefordshire Inter Faith Group
Herts Inter Faith Forum
Hertsmere – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
Highgate Inter Faith Group
Hillingdon – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
IFN member
Hindu Council (UK)
Giving the UK Hindus an effective voice on policy matters with Government whilst enhancing mutual understanding among the major faiths predominant in the UK.
IFN member
Hindu Forum of Britain
The largest umbrella body for British Hindus working in public policy, capacity building and developing inter faith relations for a inclusive Britain.
Hull – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
IFN member
Institute of Jainology
Promoting Jainism and its values through art, culture and education.
Inter faith activity in Lancaster
Inter Faith Group for NW Essex
Inter Faith Group for SW Suffolk
IFN member
Inter Faith Working Group of the Baptist Union of Great Britain
IFN member
Interfaith Alliance UK
Activists of diverse faiths and non-religious beliefs who come together to research, expose and challenge sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination and other corruption in faith and interfaith institutions.
Interfaith Council for Telford and Wrekin
IFN member
Interfaith Forum for Leicestershire
Interfaith Glasgow
IFN member
Interfaith Scotland
Linking inter faith activity and developing good relations between people of different faiths in Scotland.
IFN member
International Association for Religious Freedom (British Chapter)
Campaigning for freedomof religion and belief as a basis for human rights and integrity.
IFN member
International Interfaith Centre
Promoting international inter religious understanding and cooperation between people for a just and harmonious world.
Inverness Inter Faith Group
Ipswich Faith and Community Forum
IFN member
Islamic Foundation
Striving towards building bridges between the Muslim community and the rest of society by creating a better understanding between communities through greater awareness about each other
IFN member
Jain Network
Improvement of spirtual and physical quality of life of Jain and Wider Community by provision of place of worship and study for all major Jain traditions, and a community centre for the use of all.
IFN member
Keighley Interfaith Group
Kensington and Chelsea Interfaith
Kenton Interfaith Discussion Group
IFN member
Khalili Foundation
The Khalili Foundation is an interfaith charity that fosters understanding and co-operation between Jews, Christians, and Muslim through cultural and academic programmes.
Leeds – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Leeds – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
Leicester – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Leicester Faith Leaders’ Forum
Lewisham Interfaith Forum
Lincoln – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Lincoln Inter-Faith Forum
Lincolnshire Faith Council
Liverpool Community Spirit
Liverpool Faith Leaders’ Group
Manchester – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
IFN member
Mansfield Interfaith Group
Marylebone – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
Merseyside – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Merton Borough Faith and Belief Forum
Mid Essex Inter Faith Group
Middlesbrough Interfaith Network
IFN member
Middlesex University Inter Faith Network
Moray Interfaith Group
IFN member
Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board
Facilitating good practice in mosques and Islamic teaching institutions through a set of core standards related to governance, personnel, participation of women and youth, and civic responsibility on which the member or ganisations self regulate.
IFN member
Muslim Council of Britain
A national representative Muslim umbrella body with over 500 affiliated national, regional and local organisations, mosques, charities and schools.
Muslim-Christian Forum (Bury)
IFN member
National Association of SACREs
Strengthening and promoting the work of local SACREs
IFN member
Network of Buddhist Organisations (UK)
A national umbrella for UK Buddhism, working to support Buddhist organisations and their members.
IFN member
Network of Sikh Organisations (UK)
A loose linking of gurdwaras and other Sikh bodies to facilitate the development of common approaches to spiritual and secular life.
Newcastle – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Newcastle Faith Leaders’ Group
Newham Forum of Faiths
Newmarket Inter-Faith Forum
Norfolk – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
North East (Newcastle) – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
IFN member
North East Regional Faiths Network
Bringing people and organisations together from all faiths in the region in a network for sharing information, learning, developing projects and forming partnerships.
IFN member
North Herts Faith Forum
IFN member
North Kirklees Inter Faith
North Lincolnshire Multi Faith Partnership
North London – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
North Manchester - Local group of Nisa-Nashim
North West London – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
IFN member
Northern Ireland Inter Faith Forum
Promoting friendship and mutual understanding across the spectrum of religious and ethnic life in Northern Ireland
Nuneaton and Bedworth Inter Faith Group
Oldham Women Growing Together
IFN member
OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation
Orkney Interfaith Group
Oxford – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Oxford Council of Faiths
Oxford Interfaith Forum
Perry Barr Multi-Faith Network
IFN member
Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity Inter Faith Dialogue Group
IFN member
Plymouth Council of Faiths
Portsmouth Interfaith Forum
IFN member
Quaker Committee for Christian and Interfaith Relations
Building links and understanding between other faiths
Radlett – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
IFN member
Religions for Peace UK
The world’s religious communities cooperate effectively for peace.
IFN member
Religious Education Council of England and Wales
Representing the collective interests of a wide variety of professional associations and faith communities in deepening and strengthening provision for Religious Education.
Renfrewshire Interfaith Forum
Rochdale Multi-Faith Partnership
Rotherham Interfaith Group
IFN member
Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory
IFN member
Scriptural Reasoning
The sacred practice of people of different faiths gathering to study their holy books and traditions, in order to foster a deeper understanding and respect for religious differences.
Sefton Faith Network
Sheffield – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Sheffield Women’s Interfaith Forum
Shetland Inter Faith Group
Shrewsbury Inter-Faith Forum
IFN member
Sion Centre for Dialogue and Encounter
Providing a safe environment where people of different faiths can meet together to learn, exchange and grow in understanding of each other.
Skye Faiths Together
Small Heath Multi-faith Forum
Solihull Inter Faith Dialogue Group
Somerset Interfaith and Belief Network
South Cardiff Interfaith Network
IFN member
South East England Faiths Forum
Supporting the interests of faith communities; non-Faith organisations and regional bodies, to promote mutual Faith understanding and engagement for the benefit of the whole community.
South East London – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
South Kirklees Inter Faith Group
South Lakeland Interfaith Forum
South London – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
South Manchester – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
IFN member
South Shropshire Interfaith Forum
South West London – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
South West London – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
Southall Faiths Forum
Southend – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Southend-on-Sea Faith and Belief Network
Southern Area Interfaith Network
Southgate – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
St Albans “Salaam Shalom” – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
St Albans Interfaith Women’s Group
St Albans Muslim-Christian Dialogue
St Albans Muslim-Christian- Jewish Dialogue
IFN member
St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace
Inspiring and equipping people from all backgrounds to be peacemakers in their communities and lives. Working with young adult leadership, spiritual ecology, making allies for refugees, and helping churches become reconciliation centres.
IFN member
St Philip’s Centre for Study and Engagement in a Multi Faith Society
Living well together: promoting a safer, more cohesive world by working, from a Christian basis, alongside people of all faiths and none and building upon the strong tradition of partnership.
Staines – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
Stevenage Interfaith Forum
Stockport Inter Faith Group
Stockport Multi Faith Network
Stockton-on-Tees Interfaith Forum
Stort Interfaith
Surrey Faith Links
Surrey Interfaith Forum
Surrey Interfaith Friendship Group
Sutton Faith and Belief Forum
Swansea Interfaith Forum
Thamesmead Interfaith Forum
IFN member
The Multi-Faith Centre at the University of Derby
Promotingmutual understanding between people of different faiths and beliefs and building respect between people as fellow human beings.
Trident Area Faith Forum (Bradford)
Tunbridge Wells Inter Faith Group
IFN member
United Religions Initiative (UK)
IFN member
University of Lincoln Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
IFN member
University of Salford Faith Centre
Offering a unique safe space on campus in which students and staff of all faiths, beliefs and cultural backgrounds can receive pastoral support, worship, reflect, relax and socialise; supporting the exploration of new ideas and experiences; and engaging critically with each other in a respectful learning environment.
IFN member
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (UK)
Raising awareness of the Hindu Dharma, its tenets, traditions and customs; providing social service to those in need (sewa) and establishing and strengthening links with other faith groups
IFN member
Wales Association of SACREs (WASACRE)
A forum for presenting, discussing, and responding to issues of relevance to religious education and collective worship in Wales.
Waltham Forest - Women’s Interfaith Network local group
Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum
Wandsworth Council Multi Faith Group
Warrington Council of Faiths
Watford Faith Leaders Forum
Waveney Interfaith Circle
IFN member
Wellingborough Inter-Faith Group
West Cheshire Inter Faith Forum
West London – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
West Lothian Faith Group
West Midlands – Local Group of Nisa Nashim
West of Scotland – Local Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews
West Suffolk Faith and Community Forum
IFN member
Westminster Faith Exchange
IFN member
Westminster Interfaith
Promoting greater understanding, respect and co-operation between Christians and people of other faiths through dialogue, prayer and action.
Wokingham Borough Interfaith Group
Women of Faith and Community (Glasgow)
IFN member
Women’s Interfaith Network
PROMOTING FRIENDSHIP, EMBRACING DIFFERENCE
IFN member
Woolf Institute
Improving relations between religion and society through education
IFN member
Worcestershire Inter-Faith Forum
IFN member
World Ahlul-Bayt Islamic League
Worldwide organization of Ulama, Thinkers, and Intellectuals working under the umbrella of several religious, educational, social and philantfropic function to serve the Muslim World.
IFN member
World Congress of Faiths
Promoting fellowship – a deep spiritual connection and friendship – between followers of all faiths.
IFN member
World Zoroastrian Organisation
The World Zoroastrian Organisation works with Zoroastrians in need of financial, educational and human rights assistance and enhances knowledge of Zoroastrianism.
IFN member
Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe
National Zoroastrian Association of the United Kingdom, established in 1861 to serve the Parsi and Irani Zoroastrians of the UK and Europe.
This page lists alphabetically all local inter faith organisations in the UK known to the Inter Faith Network. The majority of these are multi-faith organisations, but the listings also include some groups which focus on relations between two or more particular faiths, including local branches of national bodies such as the Council of Christians and Jews.
