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A new survey has been published from a research project led by the University of York in partnership with the Church of England, Historic England, the Association of English Cathedrals, the National Churches Trust and the Historic Religious Buildings Alliance. The short survey should only […]

As you may already be aware, following the horrific terrorist attacks on a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, the then-Home Secretary announced a range of projects to strengthen the safety of faith communities, including a new faith security training scheme, and uplifting the funding for […]

There is an urgent Call for Evidence to inform the Government Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. The Call for Evidence closes on 19th February 2021. They are particularly keen to hear from people who may feel underrepresented in previous strategies or government consultations such […]

St Mungo’s have published a new report presenting the findings of new research into the health needs of people sleeping rough in England and their vulnerability to COVID-19 The report presents the findings of new research into the health needs of people sleeping rough in England […]

The UK Government created an Independent Human Rights Act Review (The Review) in December 2020. This was set up following the Conservative party’s pledge to “relook” at the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA). The Review recently launched a call for evidence which is supposed to look at 20 years of […]

A new initiative has been launched by Christian broadcasters, Premier, called Premier Lifeline: the National Christian Helpline, Call and Care. It has received funding from the UK Government Coronavirus Emergency Fund through the Community Fund. Call and Care is a project for churches, organisations and […]

A man who has led a life of faith and devotion to his community has been praised for his work across Cumbria. Retired Roman Catholic priest Monsignor Francis Slattery, 91, from Windermere, has been involved in interfaith work in Cumbria since 2002. His work has […]

Medact / QNI Homeless Health Programme have created a petition – ‘Healthy Housing is a Human Right’. Specialist Health Visitors working with families experiencing homelessness have created this petition asking for an immediate Government enquiry into the plight of homeless families currently in temporary accommodation and […]

Feelings of isolation, frustration and loneliness are understandably increasing as lockdown continues. In response, Pascal Theatre Company are expanding their project ‘Giving Voice’ to offer women a stimulating creative outlet. They would very much like to reach disabled, BAME, refugee women of all ages and […]

The UK Government has published a plan for the largest vaccination programme in British history. Government sets out UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan for vaccinating tens of millions of people by spring At least two million vaccinations per week with over 2,700 vaccine sites across […]