North Staffordshire Forum of Faiths (NSFoF) was officially launched on the 3rd February 2005 when over 400 people attended a celebration of Peace and Harmony for North Staffordshire at the Victoria Hall. Whilst NSFoF is a new body, it is built on a 15 year tradition of interfaith work throughout Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire. However the new body signifies the commitment and importance of faith communities and shows that their voice can be heard, and that their contribution is appreciated – especially within community relations and local policy making. Voluntary body NSFoF is a voluntary body, made up of like-minded individuals who belong to the various faith groups represented throughout North Staffordshire. It has a constitution and there isan open meeting every two months. It is managed by an executive committee and supported by a paid coordinator. Its work is concerned with fostering greater understanding between faith groups and working together for the good of the community. The Forum provides a hub, and a focal point for faith access and engagement. It provides opportunities for interfaith encounter and education and encourages inter-faith dialogue. The NSFoF is committed to the community cohesion agenda, and members of the Forum serve on local “strategic initiative” boards, local renewal initiatives and regeneration programmes. Resources The Forum acts as a resource centre for religious artefacts, books and training materials and can provide informed advice on matters of religion and culture.
There is also a training provision; and local schools, organisations and community groups are invited make use of this service. NSFoF are grateful for the assistance and management support provided by North Staffordshire Race Equality Council and for the funding granted by the Community Partnership. The Forum is based at the North Staffordshire Race Equality Council’s offices at Equality House in Raymond Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent. Different faiths The executive Committee has the following members, all of different faiths – representing, among others, Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Jewish groups. The chairperson is Patrick McKinney, and the members are Gurmeet Singh Kallar, Sydney Morris, David Lingwood, Lloyd Cooke, Rana Tufail, S. Roy Choudhury, Mohammed Pervez, Mohammed Iqbal, and Mrs. Sajida Ahmed. The coordinator is Keith Perrin. Membership of the Forum is open to all individuals, and to organisations of all faiths. There is no subscription fee. Anyone wishing to become a member or requiring further information is invited to contact Keith Perrin - - Telephone: 01782 407930, fax 01782 407931
- Email: [email protected]
- Post to: Keith Perrin, NSFoF coordinator C/o NSREC 75-77 Raymond Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, ST1 4DP
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