Publications
Note: From 8 May 2024, except where otherwise noted, where text in the publications below is described as copyright of the Inter Faith Network for the UK, it is now licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License. Unless noted otherwise, the text of guest speakers’ presentations remains the copyright the speaker, and copyright of any other material (such as photographs) remains as shown in the publications. Where copyright of publications was jointly held by IFN and other organisations, they should now be treated as the copyright of the other organisations listed. A small number of publications below have other copyright notices - such as Crown Copyright. Those remain unchanged.
Inter Faith Network day event for local inter faith practitioners: A short report (London, 2015)
Short report on a day event for local inter faith practitioners, held in London on 30 July 2015. The event included opportunities to share learning and good practice.
IFN day event for local inter faith practitioners - A short report (London, March 2018)
Short report on a day event for local inter faith practitioners enabling sharing of good practice on issues including working in partnership with local authorities; education and religious literacy; tackling prejudice and hatred; and Inter Faith Week.
‘Living Well Together’ - Report on IFN National Meeting 2015
Report on National Meeting, looking at how faiths are serving those in need; living and acting as neighbours; and how we work together in the workplace among other themes.
‘Tough to Talk?’ - Report on IFN National Meeting 2014
Report on a meeting to explore the wide ranging issues which could be difficult to tackle in inter faith contexts and to reflect on how these were being approached around the UK in different settings.
20th Anniversary Brochure
This brochure was produced to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Inter Faith Network in 2007, and includes information on some of the key events in the history of the Network.
Bilateral Inter Faith Dialogue in the UK
This report records the proceedings of a day conference looking at the special value of dialogue between people of two different faith traditions: bilateral dialogue.
Briefing on the Equality Act 2010
Published in December 2010. Revised in February 2011.
Building Good Relations on Campus
Report of a consultation arranged by IFN, in association with the Equality Challenge Unit, to explore the tasks involved in building good inter faith relations on campus in a way which respects the distinctiveness of each of the faiths involved.
Building Good Relations with People of Different Faiths and Beliefs (Code)
In 1993, IFN developed, in consultation with its member bodies, guidance on Building Good Relations with People of Different Faiths and Beliefs. All member bodies subscribe to this guidance, and it has been used widely.
Catering and Faith Based Dietary Practice: Briefing Note
A briefing note for caterers and others about the dietary practices of faith communities including a chart of ingredients that people of different faiths are, or are not, likely to consume.
Challenge and Opportunity: Changing Patterns of Inter Faith Engagement in the UK
Report of the 2006 Network National Meeting of IFN.
Collective Worship Reviewed
Report on a 1997 consultation and conference on Collective Worship.
Community Cohesion: A New Agenda for Inter Faith Relations?
Report on IFN's 2002 National Meeting, with inputs from central and local government representatives on the nature and goals of the community cohesion agenda.
Community Cohesion: An Action Guide
Practitioner guidance which includes descriptions of the application of community cohesion in key policy areas, pointers for successful implementation and case studies drawn from different local authority and other contexts.
Connect: a youth inter faith action guide
An action guide for young people, including information on the different kinds of inter faith activity, ways to get involved, planning tips and practicalities, and links to further information.
Connecting for the Future: Young People and Inter Faith Relations in Britain
Report of the 2005 National Meeting looking at the importance of young people’s involvement in building good inter faith relations.
Deep connections: Women’s local inter faith initiatives in the UK
This illustrated report, based on research by IFN, looks at a wide range of local inter faith initiatives which are led by women and principally for women.
Educating for Religious Literacy: Report on IFN’s 2023 National Meeting
A report on the 2023 National Meeting of the Inter Faith Network for the UK, which focused on the topic of religious literacy.
Face to Face and Heart to Heart: People of Faith in Dialogue
Report on a meeting to explore aspects of the 'face to face' (and indeed the 'heart to heart') processes designed to tackle misunderstandings and prejudice and to build good relations.
Faith and Cohesive Communities - Report on IFN National Meeting 2016
Report on 2016 National Meeting, looking at contributions faith communities and inter faith groups make to community cohesion. Issues explored include compassion, dialogue, accessibility, intergenerational activity, equality, diversity, and social media.
Faith and Community: A Good Practice Guide for Local Authorities
The Local Government Association in association with the Inter Faith Network.
Faith and Service to the Community
2001 National Meeting Report, looking at the role of faith in community service projects.
Faith Communities and COVID-19: learning from the journey - Report on IFN National Meeting 2021
A report on IFN's 2021 National Meeting, which focused on the role of faith communities during COVID-19.
Faith communities and media coverage: a guidance note
This short note reflects discussion at IFN Faith Communities Forum meetings across recent years and good practice suggestions received from external bodies.
Faith festivals - guidance on sending greetings
A document with guidance about the most appropriate festivals on which to send greetings to people of different faiths, and the form of greeting to use.
Faith in a Changing Political Landscape
1999 National Meeting Report covering the role of faith in: the Regional Development Assemblies and England; the Scottish Parliament; and a reformed House of Lords.
Faith, Citizenship and Shared Life in Britain Today: Discussion document
A discussion paper developed by IFN's Executive Committee in 2007 to address fundamental questions about the place of faith communities within society, the nature of citizenship and of 'Britishness' and related themes.
Faith, Identity and Belonging: Educating for Shared Citizenship
The report highlights some of the challenges and possibilities for educators in addressing faith, inter faith and citizenship issues in schools.
Faiths Working Together Toolkit (2021)
A toolkit containing practical pointers for making contact, planning and publicising activities, and advice on key principles. Updated edition published October 2021.
Good Inter Faith Relations: The Next Generation
A report on a day conference looking at the involvement of young people in inter faith relations, held as IFN’s 2009 National Meeting.
Guidance on Community Cohesion
The Local Government Association in association with ODPM, Home Office, CRE and Inter Faith Network.
IFN Day event for local inter faith practitioners - A report (Peterborough, March 2019)
Report on a day event for local inter faith practitioners enabling sharing of good practice on issues including working in partnership with local authorities; open door days and faith walks; communications; and responding in solidarity to hatred
IFN day event for local inter faith practitioners - A short report (Bradford, October 2018)
Short report on a day event for local inter faith practitioners enabling sharing of good practice on issues including working in partnership with local authorities; education and religious literacy; tackling prejudice and hatred; and Inter Faith Week.
IFN day event for local inter faith practitioners - A short report (Bristol, March 2017)
Short report on a day event for local inter faith practitioners enabling sharing of good practice on a range of issues including religious literacy; countering prejudice; working with local authorities; Inter Faith Week and more.
IFN day event for local inter faith practitioners - A short Report (Coventry, July 2016)
Short report on a day event for local inter faith practitioners. The event enabled sharing of good practice on a range of issues, including tackling prejudice and hate crime; working in partnership for the common good; religious literacy; social media...
IFN day event for local inter faith practitioners - A short report (Manchester, October 2017)
Short report on a day event for local inter faith practitioners enabling sharing of good practice on a range of issues including responding to terrorism, extremism and hatred; conversations in friendly spaces; Inter Faith Week, and involving young people
IFN Statement on Aims and Values
This Statement on Aims and Values was agreed by IFN member bodies at a general meeting in May 2016, and all bodies subsequently admitted to membership also agree to it.
Inter Faith Activity in the UK: a teacher resource for secondary pupils aged 11-14
A resource designed to help increase pupils’ understanding of, and skills for, inter faith encounter, dialogue and action. It focuses on learning about real examples of inter faith engagement, including in their areas.
Inter Faith Issues and the RE Curriculum
Examining issues and practicalities of introducing inter faith issues into the curriculum.
Inter faith learning, dialogue and cooperation: Next Steps
A booklet containing information and pointers about different ways to get further involved with inter faith activity.
Inter Faith Network day event for local inter faith practitioners: A short report (Sheffield, 2015)
Short report on a day event for local inter faith practitioners, held in Sheffield on 26 March 2015. The day provided opportunities to share learning and good practice.
Inter Faith Network leaflet
A leaflet about the Inter Faith Network and its work.
Inter Faith Relations in the UK: The Next Decade
2000 National Meeting Report, examining how inter faith relations need to be developed in the coming years.
Inter Faith Relations: The UK in Europe
Report of the 2004 National Meeting looking at the impact of the UK’s membership of the European Union on faith communities and the inter faith agenda here.
Inter Faith Week 2009: A report and evaluation
The first national Inter Faith Week in England and Wales took place from 15 to 21 November 2009. It was very successful with a range of exciting and stimulating events taking place across England and Wales.
Inter Faith Week 2010 in England
A short, illustrated report on Inter Faith Week 2010 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Inter Faith Week 2011
A short, illustrated report on Inter Faith Week 2011 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Inter Faith Week 2020: Connection, learning and cooperation at the time of COVID
A report on a remarkable and inspiring week
Inter Faith Week 2021: A Widening Impact
A report on a diverse and energetic Week
Inter Faith Week activity lists 2009 - 2023
Each year, IFN produces and publishes a list of all the known activities that took place as part of Inter Faith Week. These lists can be found below.
Inter Faith Week Toolkit
A short guide containing suggestions for marking Inter Faith Week, practical guidance and links to further information.
Inter Faith Week: reporting on 2013 and planning for 2014
A short, illustrated report on Inter Faith Week 2013, with planning ideas and tips for 2014.
Inter Faith Week: Stories from 2016, inspiration for 2017
A short, illustrated report on Inter Faith Week 2016, including a section looking forward to the 2017 Week.
Inter Faith Week: Stories from 2017, Inspiration for 2018
A short, illustrated report on Inter Faith Week 2017
Inter Faith Week: Stories from 2018, inspiration for 2019
An illustrated look back at Inter Faith Week 2018 and planning tips for 2019
Learning about inter faith activity: A primary resource for pupils aged 9–11
A resource is designed to help increase pupils’ understanding of, and skills for, inter faith encounter, dialogue and action. It focuses on learning about real examples of inter faith engagement, including in their areas.
Leaving the EU - The important role of faith communities at a time of transition
This short note highlights faith communities’ trusted role in signposting information and as providers of community support and their vital work to unite communities, promote good relations and tackle hatred.
Let’s Talk: Practical Pointers for Inter Faith Dialogue
A booklet offering some short reflections and examples drawn from the work of IFN and its member bodies, with the aim of inspiring and encouraging further discussion and engagement.
Living Well Together
'Living Well Together' in Britain today - a series of questions first developed for use in discussion contexts during Inter Faith Week 2011.
Local Authority Engagement with Faith Groups and Inter Faith Organisations
A survey of England and Wales. Produced in partnership between the Local Government Association and the Inter Faith Network.
Local Inter Faith Activity in the UK: A Survey (2003)
A report detailing the findings of a six month survey in 2003 which mapped the changing landscape of local inter faith activity around the UK.
Local Inter Faith Organisations and SACREs: Working together for understanding and community cohesion
Report on a seminar that looked at the roles and activities of SACREs and LIFOs and what steps can be taken to increase opportunities for joint working between them.
Local inter faith organisations: A guide
A practical guide for those developing the work of existing local inter faith organisations and also for people setting up new ones. Drawing on ideas and experience from such bodies around the UK. Illustrated and with an action check list.
Looking after one another: the safety and security of our faith communities
Practical pointers for responding jointly to attacks on places of worship; working for calm in times of tension; and working to build and strengthen good inter faith relations.
Mission, Dialogue and Inter Religious Encounter
Does true dialogue inevitably exclude mission? What are the ethics of mission and of dialogue in a multi faith country? This consultative document was issued in July 1993 to encourage discussion and reflection on these issues.
Moving forward together - Report of the 30th Anniversary National Meeting of IFN
Report on 2017 National Meeting, looking at IFN's past, present and future; extremism, hatred and inter faith engagement; education and dialogue; communicating in the digital world; and cooperating for the common good.
Newsletters of the Inter Faith Network for the UK: 1996-2024
This document assembles all of the past Newsletters of the Inter Faith Network for the UK (including Inter Faith Update and the e-bulletin) into one PDF.
Note on Inter Faith Week event 2009
Note on Inter Faith Week 2009 event held by the Inter Faith Network for the UK in association with the British Humanist Association.
Partnership for the Common Good: Inter Faith Structures and Local Government
Good Practice Guidelines looking at some of the issues involved in working with, and helping establish, local inter faith initiatives.
Plenary and National Meetings of the Inter Faith Network for the UK: 1987 - 1998
This compilation includes reports on Plenary and National Meetings of the Inter Faith Network for the UK (IFN) between the year of foundation in 1987 and 1998. The contents have been created from scans of hard copy files.
Report on IFN Meeting with a focus on Inter Faith Week
Report on an IFN meeting with a focus on Inter Faith Week, which included the launch of The Inter Faith Week Toolkit: Developing successful activities.
Shaping our Shared Society: The Key Role of Local Inter Faith Organisations
Report on IFN's 2010 National Meeting which offered a chance to hear from local inter faith organisations about how they are developing their work, including the challenges and opportunities they see ahead.
Shared Values: The Golden Rule
A printable poster showing examples of the Golden Rule from different religious traditions as an example of shared values.
Statement on Inter Religious Relations in Britain
A statement agreed by IFN's member bodies in 1991 and reprinted in 2006.
Strengthening Cooperation and Understanding: Inter Faith Week 2022
A report on an exciting and inspiring Week
The Big Picture: National and Local Faith Communities Working Together for Inter Faith Cooperation and Understanding
Report on IFN's 2011 National Meeting, exploring the roles national faith communities play in resourcing local inter faith activity and increasing participation, and in turn how the learn from activity at local level.
The changing face of local inter faith dialogue and cooperation - Report on IFN National Meeting 2019
A report on IFN's 2019 National Meeting, which focused on local inter faith cooperation and dialogue.
The Golden Jubilee Young People’s Faith Forum
To mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002 a special Young People's Faith Forum was held at St James's Palace.
The Local Inter Faith Guide: Faith Community Co-operation in Action (Second edition)
A guide to setting up and running a local inter faith initiative. Includes information, advice and practical case study examples.
The Quest for Common Values
Report of a 1996 Network seminar looking at initiatives aiming to find shared values to provide a secure moral foundation for a multi faith society.
Time to Talk: Faiths at the table of Dialogue in Today’s UK
Report on IFN's 2003 National Meeting, looking at the importance of dialogue for overcoming prejudice and inherited myths.
Using the Power of Sport to Build Good Inter Faith Relations
Report on a symposium held by IFN and Sporting Equals on 14 November 2017 at Leicester Tigers
Wearing of religious dress and symbols: Briefing Note
This note offers a perspective from the then Executive Committee of the Inter Faith Network for the UK on some of the issues which arise over the wearing in public of items of religious dress and symbols.
Women’s Inter Faith Initiatives in the UK: A Survey
In May 2006, the Inter Faith Network commissioned Dr Fatheena Mubarak to understake a short research project looking at the pattern of women's inter faith initatives in the UK.
Working in Partnership for the Common Good: Report on IFN’s 2022 National Meeting
Exploring partnership working by faith groups and other types of bodies, rooted in shared values
Working Together for Inter Faith Cooperation and Understanding: The changing face of inter faith engagement
Report of IFN's 2012 National Meeting, marking its 25th Anniversary, with opportunities to take stock of what had been achieved and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Young People and Inter Faith Engagement E-resource
An e-resource about young people and inter faith engagement, designed to compliment the Connect: Different Faiths, Shared Values guide.
Young People and Inter Faith Engagement: Making a difference together - Report on IFN National Meeting 2018
A report on IFN's 2018 National Meeting, which had a special focus on young people and inter faith engagement
Young Voices, Young Agents for Change: A short report
An event held by the Inter Faith Network for the UK during November 2014.
