Training and resources for faith groups in East
 FaithNetEast’s March 2008 e-bulletin contains news, training, funding opportunities and events for faith groups and those with an interest in faith issues across the East of England Region.
EVENTS AND TRAINING
Social Enterprise: Winning with 2012, East of England Regional Consultation Meeting, 26 March, Cambridge
New Hall, 10.00am-12.00pm. A roundtable meeting to discuss the opportunities presented by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and how social enterprise in the East of England can take part in the delivery and legacy of the Games.
The deadline for registration is Thursday 20 March. Places are limited. For more information on the Social Enterprise: Winning with 2012 project please go to www.sel.org.uk/2012
Settling In, Conference on engaging with and supporting migrant worker communities, 28 March, Thetford
9.30am, Lynford Hall Country House Hotel, Mundford, Thetford, Norfolk IP26 5HW, Organised by: Breckland Council
Cost: £55.00 plus VAT. This is an exciting opportunity to network and learn what works with practical and effective guidance to build stronger communities at all levels addressing areas of social deprivation and areas affected by rural isolation and ways to include and empower community groups.
Climate Change: One World Many Voices workshops, 3 April, Cambridge
7pm, Centre of St Pauls, Hills Road, Cambridge Workshop for representatives of local environmental organisations. How do local people with roots and connections all over the world feel about climate change? What can we learn about challenging this global problem from different cultural and faith perspectives? What can environmental organisations do to reach more diverse local audiences? Free entry, refreshments will be provided To book a space in advance please contact Shilpa on 01223 460475 or email shilpa@cambridgecarbonfootprint.orgBuilding Communities Fund Morning Seminar organised by Social Enterprise East of England (SEEE) 14 April, Kings Lynn
9.00am - 1.30pm Kings Lynn Arts Centre, 29 King Street, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1HA. The Building Communities Fund is a major initiative to enable community organisations to purchase or develop buildings and land for enterprising use. This seminar will give you the opportunity to hear about the advantages and pitfalls of owning and operating a building from people who have done it. This event is FREE and lunch will be included. To book contact Social Enterprise East of England as soon as possible: 0845 606 6296 or info@seee.co.uk.
Ely Diocesan Criminal Justice Group ,‘Circles of Support and Accountability’ Consultation and Workshop 17 April, Ely
6.15pm -9.15pm, Bishop Woodford House, Barton Rd, Ely, CB7 4DX
Cost £20 to include supper and materials. Circles is a movement to set up and train support groups of volunteers to form a ‘Circle of Support and Accountability’ for a ‘core member’, usually a sex offender after release from prison.
Under the new National Offender Management Service there are plans for regional funding including the Eastern region.
Worship Dynamics, 26 April 2008, Ipswich
Burlington Baptist Church – a day looking at three vital aspects to worship in the Church today. Three parallel practical workshops for all those involved, or wanting to be involved, with
Band Dynamics - Encouraging music groups/worship bands to fulfil their potential; Sound Dynamics - Understanding and using PA systems in church to enhance worship; Dynamic Images - Workshops for using visuals and video;
FUNDING
Grassroots Grants Programme
The Grassroots Grants programme aims to increase grant funding available to community groups that are tailored to local needs. The programme offers grant funding to third sector organisations to become 'Local Funders' for voluntary and community groups in their area. The grants are administered by the Community Development Foundation (CDF). For more information contact enquiries@governmentfunding.org.uk or visit www.governmentfunding.org.uk
GUIDANCE
Change the World! Some faith-based websites:
Climate change and CO2 emissions are Christian Aid’s targets as a
Bill goes through Parliament this year.
Live Simply is the lifestyle-changing idea from CAFOD – it asks you to change your habits in one way.
Tearfund has lots of ideas to help you communicate climate change to your community.
PUBLICATIONS
Faith, Cohesion and Community Development: An evaluation report from the Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund
by Malcolm James This report shows that local faith based and inter faith organisations can make substantial contributions to community cohesion, civil renewal and grass roots community development. It also highlights the need to strengthen further the capacity of faith groups, and to improve their links with government.
The report gives a fresh insight into challenges and opportunities for faith groups in building and strengthening cohesion.
To receive a copy please contact Sue Armstrong on 01223 400341 or e-mail fundingadmin@cdf.org.uk. The publication is either available electronically (pdf format) or hard copy.
The Local Inter Faith Guide: Faith Community Co-operation in Action
ISBN 1902906195, £6.95 plus £1.75 for postage and packing
Guidance on setting up and developing successful local interfaith initiatives. Includes case studies from around the UK. Revised and expanded second edition.
To order, send a cheque for £8.70 payable to The Inter Faith Network to: Gaylina Nguyen, 8a Lower Grosvenor Place, London, SW1W 0EN or email gaylina.nguyen@interfaith.org.uk requesting to be invoiced with publication.
a information and learning hub for faith communities in the East of England. Disclaimer: While every care has been taken in the compilation of this information, please confirm all the details yourself before making any decisions.
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