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The lists on this page reflect the bodies in membership of IFN as it was when its outward facing work ceased. Details are no longer being kept up to date and are included for information only.
The Inter Faith Network for the UK links bodies within four categories of membership. An alphabetical list is also available.
Friends and neighbours working for the betterment of their communities.
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.
Working at the heart of British Jewish life, successfully representing every part of the Jewish community.
Publishing and profiling the Principles of Buddhism and encouraging the study and practice of those principles
A national organisation representing the Catholic Church in carrying out its duties for the in England and Wales
A network of churches working together in a strategic and coordinated manner across Britain and Ireland.
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.
A network of individuals and autonomous churches of African and Afro-Caribbean origin.
Giving the UK Hindus an effective voice on policy matters with Government whilst enhancing mutual understanding among the major faiths predominant in the UK.
The largest umbrella body for British Hindus working in public policy, capacity building and developing inter faith relations for a inclusive Britain.
Promoting Jainism and its values through art, culture and education.
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.
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.
A national representative Muslim umbrella body with over 500 affiliated national, regional and local organisations, mosques, charities and schools.
A national umbrella for UK Buddhism, working to support Buddhist organisations and their members.
A loose linking of gurdwaras and other Sikh bodies to facilitate the development of common approaches to spiritual and secular life.
Building links and understanding between other faiths
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
Worldwide organization of Ulama, Thinkers, and Intellectuals working under the umbrella of several religious, educational, social and philantfropic function to serve the Muslim World.
The World Zoroastrian Organisation works with Zoroastrians in need of financial, educational and human rights assistance and enhances knowledge of Zoroastrianism.
National Zoroastrian Association of the United Kingdom, established in 1861 to serve the Parsi and Irani Zoroastrians of the UK and Europe.
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.
Working to build dialogue and co-operation between Jewish and Muslim communities
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.
Building understanding, mutual trust and respect between people of different faiths
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.
Supporting and strengthening local inter faith and faith and public life work in the Region.
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 for the Climate exists to encourage, inspire and equip UK-based faith communities in their work to address the climate crisis.
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.
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.
Linking inter faith activity and developing good relations between people of different faiths in Scotland.
Campaigning for freedomof religion and belief as a basis for human rights and integrity.
Promoting international inter religious understanding and cooperation between people for a just and harmonious world.
The Khalili Foundation is an interfaith charity that fosters understanding and co-operation between Jews, Christians, and Muslim through cultural and academic programmes.
Bringing people and organisations together from all faiths in the region in a network for sharing information, learning, developing projects and forming partnerships.
Promoting friendship and mutual understanding across the spectrum of religious and ethnic life in Northern Ireland
The world’s religious communities cooperate effectively for peace.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Promotingmutual understanding between people of different faiths and beliefs and building respect between people as fellow human beings.
Promoting greater understanding, respect and co-operation between Christians and people of other faiths through dialogue, prayer and action.
PROMOTING FRIENDSHIP, EMBRACING DIFFERENCE
Promoting fellowship – a deep spiritual connection and friendship – between followers of all faiths.
Dedicated to learning about, learning from, and learning between religions as they interact within a secular and religious world.
Supporting the spiritual, ethical and moral wellbeing of the community at City, University of London.
Providing opportunities for students and staff at Durham University to engage with individuals of differing faiths, beliefs and worldviews.
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.
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
Strengthening and promoting the work of local SACREs
Representing the collective interests of a wide variety of professional associations and faith communities in deepening and strengthening provision for Religious Education.
Providing a safe environment where people of different faiths can meet together to learn, exchange and grow in understanding of each other.
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.
A forum for presenting, discussing, and responding to issues of relevance to religious education and collective worship in Wales.
Improving relations between religion and society through education
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