Author Archives: FaithAction
For a Greener NHS – ideas to reduce environmental impact and improve health
We are seeing increasing evidence of the impact of climate change. Like many organisations, the NHS has identified the need for action now. All NHS staff are being encouraged to step-up activity to tackle this challenge as part of the For a Greener NHS campaign. […]
Help the Church Respond to the UK’s Housing Crisis
Cinnamon Network and the Church of England are working together to help build the capacity of churches to support local people with housing needs and build community. This year they are looking to develop a broad range of initiatives that address the UK’s housing crisis […]
New ‘Opt Out’ Organ Donation System
From 20th May 2020, the new ‘opt out’ law for organ donation will be implemented in England. This means that the current ‘opt in’ organ donation system will become an ‘opt out’ system. All adults in England will be considered as having agreed to donate […]
IFN Social Media Photography Competition
The Inter Faith Network for the UK is launching its very first Photography Competition! Have you managed to capture the spirit of inter faith interaction in your area? They are inviting you to take part. The categories are: Local inter faith social action (entry via […]
A New Loneliness Strategy for the Welsh Government
A new loneliness and social isolation strategy, ‘Connected Communities: A strategy for tackling loneliness and social isolation and building stronger social connections’, has been launched by the Welsh Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, Julie Morgan. This strategy will be backed by a £1.4m […]
FUNDING: The Community Business Bright Ideas Fund
What is The Community Business Bright Ideas Fund? The Community Business Bright Ideas Fund is delivered by a consortium including Co-operatives UK, Plunkett Foundation and Groundwork UK, led by Locality and jointly funded by Power to Change and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. It aims to give […]
Welcome Refugees through Community Sponsorship
At FaithAction we care about refugees, and we want to share with you a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to some of the world’s most vulnerable refugees through Community Sponsorship. The Community Sponsorship programme is a way for you, our members, to directly increase […]
FUNDING: The Stronger Communities Fund
The Stronger Communities Fund is part of the Mayor’s Sport Unites programme. This is part of the Mayor’s vision to make London the most active and socially integrated city in the world. The Stronger Communities Fund will support not-for-profit, small or informal organisations and groups, as well […]
CQC Annual Report – Monitoring the Mental Health Act
The Care Quality Commission have published their annual report monitoring the Mental Health Act. This report sets out the CQC’s activity and findings from their engagement with people subject to the Mental Health Act (MHA) and their review of services registered to access, treat and […]
Introducing our newest team member…
In January, we welcomed a new member to the FaithAction team! Jenny is a 22-year-old recent English graduate with a passion for writing and communications. She is now our Membership Services Administrator and will be in touch with you, our members, in due course! She […]