The Inter Faith Network for the UK links bodies within four categories of membership. An alphabetical list is also available.
IFN member list
- National Faith Community Representative Bodies
- Local Inter Faith Member Bodies
- National & Regional Inter Faith Member Bodies
- Educational & Academic Bodies
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Bahá’í Community of the UK
Friends and neighbours working for the betterment of their communities.
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BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
A socio-spiritual charitable organisation inspired by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, working in humanitarian services including health, education, environment, moral, cultural and spiritual care.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews
Working at the heart of British Jewish life, successfully representing every part of the Jewish community.
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Buddhist Society
Publishing and profiling the Principles of Buddhism and encouraging the study and practice of those principles
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Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales
A national organisation representing the Catholic Church in carrying out its duties for the in England and Wales
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
A network of churches working together in a strategic and coordinated manner across Britain and Ireland.
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Churches Together in England
A common aim of creating space for meeting and relationship, exploring our common Christian faith and how this is lived out in worship and service to the community.
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Council of African and Afro-Caribbean Churches (UK)
A network of individuals and autonomous churches of African and Afro-Caribbean origin.
- Druid Network
- General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches
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Hindu Council (UK)
Giving the UK Hindus an effective voice on policy matters with Government whilst enhancing mutual understanding among the major faiths predominant in the UK.
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Hindu Forum of Britain
The largest umbrella body for British Hindus working in public policy, capacity building and developing inter faith relations for a inclusive Britain.
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Institute of Jainology
Promoting Jainism and its values through art, culture and education.
- Inter Faith Working Group of the Baptist Union of Great Britain
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Jain Network
Improvement of spirtual and physical quality of life of Jain and Wider Community by provision of place of worship and study for all major Jain traditions, and a community centre for the use of all.
- Jamiat-e-Ulama Britain (Association of Muslim Scholars)
- Methodist Church in Britain
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Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board
Facilitating good practice in mosques and Islamic teaching institutions through a set of core standards related to governance, personnel, participation of women and youth, and civic responsibility on which the member or ganisations self regulate.
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Muslim Council of Britain
A national representative Muslim umbrella body with over 500 affiliated national, regional and local organisations, mosques, charities and schools.
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Network of Buddhist Organisations (UK)
A national umbrella for UK Buddhism, working to support Buddhist organisations and their members.
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Network of Sikh Organisations (UK)
A loose linking of gurdwaras and other Sikh bodies to facilitate the development of common approaches to spiritual and secular life.
- Pagan Federation
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Quaker Committee for Christian and Interfaith Relations
Building links and understanding between other faiths
- Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory
- Spiritualists’ National Union
- Sri Lankan Sangha Sabha of GB
- United Reformed Church in the UK
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Vishwa Hindu Parishad (UK)
Raising awareness of the Hindu Dharma, its tenets, traditions and customs; providing social service to those in need (sewa) and establishing and strengthening links with other faith groups
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World Ahlul-Bayt Islamic League
Worldwide organization of Ulama, Thinkers, and Intellectuals working under the umbrella of several religious, educational, social and philantfropic function to serve the Muslim World.
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World Zoroastrian Organisation
The World Zoroastrian Organisation works with Zoroastrians in need of financial, educational and human rights assistance and enhances knowledge of Zoroastrianism.
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Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe
National Zoroastrian Association of the United Kingdom, established in 1861 to serve the Parsi and Irani Zoroastrians of the UK and Europe.
- Altrincham Inter Faith Group
- Barking and Dagenham Faith Forum
- Barnet Multi-Faith Forum
- Bath Interfaith Group
- Bedford Council of Faiths
- Birmingham Council of Faiths
- Blackpool Faith Forum
- Bolton Interfaith Council
- Bracknell Forest Interfaith Forum
- Bradford Concord Interfaith Society
- Brent Multi-Faith Forum
- Brighton and Hove Inter-Faith Contact Group
- Bristol Inter Faith Group
- Bristol Multi-Faith Forum
- Building Bridges in Burnley
- Building Bridges Pendle - Interfaith Community Project
- Building Bridges Preston
- Calderdale Interfaith Council
- Cambridge Inter-Faith Group
- Canterbury and District Inter Faith Action
- Cheltenham Inter Faith
- Cleveland and Tees Valley Interfaith Group
- Cornwall Faith Forum
- Coventry Multi-Faith Forum
- Crawley Interfaith Network
- Cumbria Interfaith Forum
- Devon Faith and Belief Forum
- Elmbridge Multi-Faith Forum
- Exeter Faith and Belief Group
- Faith Network for Manchester (FN4M)
- Faiths Together in Croydon
- Faiths Together in Lambeth
- Faiths United (Tameside)
- Forum of Faiths
- Gateshead Interfaith Forum
- Greater Yarmouth Inter Faith and Belief Network
- Harrow Interfaith
- Hastings and Rother Interfaith Forum
- Hertsmere Forum of Faiths
- Hillingdon Inter Faith Community
- Hounslow Friends of Faith
- Hull and East Riding Interfaith
- Inter Faith Isle of Man
- Interfaith Forum for Leicestershire
- Interfaith MK (Milton Keynes)
- Interfaith Wolverhampton
- Islington Faiths Forum
- Keighley Interfaith Group
- Kingston Faith and Belief Forum
- Lancashire Forum of Faiths
- Leeds Concord Interfaith Fellowship
- Leeds Faiths Forum
- Leicester Council of Faiths
- Loughborough Council of Faiths
- Luton Council of Faiths
- Maidstone Inter Faith Network
- Mansfield Interfaith Group
- Medway Inter Faith Action Forum
- Milton Keynes Council of Faiths
- Muslim Jewish Forum Greater Manchester
- Newcastle Council of Faiths
- North Herts Faith Forum
- North Kent Interfaith
- North Kirklees Inter Faith
- Northampton Inter Faith Forum
- Norwich Inter Faith Link
- Nottingham Inter Faith Council
- Oldham Inter Faith Forum
- Peterborough Inter-Faith Council
- Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity Inter Faith Dialogue Group
- Plymouth Council of Faiths
- Reading Inter-Faith Group
- Redbridge Faith Forum (RFF)
- Richmond Inter Faith Forum
- Rugby Inter Faith Forum
- Salford Interfaith Network
- Sheffield Interfaith
- Slough Faith Partnership
- Solihull Faiths Forum
- South London Inter Faith Group
- South Shropshire Interfaith Forum
- Southampton Council of Faiths
- Southwark Multi Faith Forum
- Stafford and District Friends of Faith
- Swindon Interfaith Group
- Torbay Faith and Belief Forum
- Tower Hamlets Inter Faith Forum
- Wakefield Interfaith Network
- Warwick District Faiths Forum
- Watford InterFaith Association
- Wellingborough Inter-Faith Group
- Welwyn Hatfield InterFaith Group
- Westminster Faith Exchange
- William Campbell-Taylor (City of London Interfaith)
- Windsor and Maidenhead Community Forum
- Wisbech Interfaith Forum
- Woking People of Faith
- Worcestershire Inter-Faith Forum
- York Interfaith Group
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All Faiths Network
Our aim is the protection of religious freedom for all faiths according to human rights standards and the furtherance of mutual respect and cooperation. We welcome people of all beliefs.
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Children of Abraham (Imams and Rabbis Council of the UK)
Working to build dialogue and co-operation between Jewish and Muslim communities
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Christian Muslim Forum
The leading forum for Christian-Muslim engagement, CMF tackles the tough issues which divide our communities, supports local church-mosque twinning, challenges anti-Muslim and anti-Christian prejudice and stands together in solidarity in times of need.
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Christians Aware Interfaith Programme
Building understanding, mutual trust and respect between people of different faiths
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Council of Christians and Jews
The leading nationwide forum for Christian-Jewish engagement: celebrating the history and diversity of both communities, facilitating constructive dialogue, enabling meaningful learning experiences and providing opportunities for transformative change.
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East of England Faiths Agency
Supporting and strengthening local inter faith and faith and public life work in the Region.
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Faith & Belief Forum (formerly 3FF)
The Faith & Belief Forum (Formerly 3FF) has worked for over 20 years to build good relations between people of all faiths and beliefs, and to create a society where difference is celebrated.
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Faith For The Climate
Faith for the Climate exists to encourage, inspire and equip UK-based faith communities in their work to address the climate crisis.
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Faiths Forum for London
Faiths Forum for London represents nine major faith traditions within the UK to promote inter faith and community cohesion by empowering people with the knowledge and understanding about one another’s background.
- Inter Faith Council for Wales / Cyngor Rhyngffydd Cymru
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Interfaith Alliance UK
Activists of diverse faiths and non-religious beliefs who come together to research, expose and challenge sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination and other corruption in faith and interfaith institutions.
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Interfaith Scotland
Linking inter faith activity and developing good relations between people of different faiths in Scotland.
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International Association for Religious Freedom (British Chapter)
Campaigning for freedomof religion and belief as a basis for human rights and integrity.
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International Interfaith Centre
Promoting international inter religious understanding and cooperation between people for a just and harmonious world.
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Khalili Foundation
The Khalili Foundation is an interfaith charity that fosters understanding and co-operation between Jews, Christians, and Muslim through cultural and academic programmes.
- London Boroughs Faiths Network
- Nisa-Nashim
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North East Regional Faiths Network
Bringing people and organisations together from all faiths in the region in a network for sharing information, learning, developing projects and forming partnerships.
- Northern Ireland Inter Faith Forum
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Religions for Peace UK
The world’s religious communities cooperate effectively for peace.
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Scriptural Reasoning
The sacred practice of people of different faiths gathering to study their holy books and traditions, in order to foster a deeper understanding and respect for religious differences.
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South East England Faiths Forum
Supporting the interests of faith communities; non-Faith organisations and regional bodies, to promote mutual Faith understanding and engagement for the benefit of the whole community.
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St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace
Inspiring and equipping people from all backgrounds to be peacemakers in their communities and lives. Working with young adult leadership, spiritual ecology, making allies for refugees, and helping churches become reconciliation centres.
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St Philip’s Centre for Study and Engagement in a Multi Faith Society
Living well together: promoting a safer, more cohesive world by working, from a Christian basis, alongside people of all faiths and none and building upon the strong tradition of partnership.
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The Multi-Faith Centre at the University of Derby
Promotingmutual understanding between people of different faiths and beliefs and building respect between people as fellow human beings.
- United Religions Initiative (UK)
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Westminster Interfaith
Promoting greater understanding, respect and co-operation between Christians and people of other faiths through dialogue, prayer and action.
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Women’s Interfaith Network
PROMOTING FRIENDSHIP, EMBRACING DIFFERENCE
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World Congress of Faiths
Promoting fellowship – a deep spiritual connection and friendship – between followers of all faiths.
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Cambridge Inter-Faith Programme (CIP)
Dedicated to learning about, learning from, and learning between religions as they interact within a secular and religious world.
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City, University of London Chaplaincy
Supporting the spiritual, ethical and moral wellbeing of the community at City, University of London.
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Durham University Chaplaincy Network
Providing opportunities for students and staff at Durham University to engage with individuals of differing faiths, beliefs and worldviews.
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Faculty of Humanities and Performing Arts at the University of Wales Trinity St David
With a long history of research and teaching in religious studies, theology, and interfaith dialogue, currently offering an MA in Interfaith Studies, as well as a Professional Doctorate in Interfaith Studies.
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Islamic Foundation
Striving towards building bridges between the Muslim community and the rest of society by creating a better understanding between communities through greater awareness about each other
- Middlesex University Inter Faith Network
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National Association of SACREs
Strengthening and promoting the work of local SACREs
- OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation
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Religious Education Council of England and Wales
Representing the collective interests of a wide variety of professional associations and faith communities in deepening and strengthening provision for Religious Education.
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Sion Centre for Dialogue and Encounter
Providing a safe environment where people of different faiths can meet together to learn, exchange and grow in understanding of each other.
- The ASHA Foundation
- University of Lincoln Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
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University of Salford Faith Centre
Offering a unique safe space on campus in which students and staff of all faiths, beliefs and cultural backgrounds can receive pastoral support, worship, reflect, relax and socialise; supporting the exploration of new ideas and experiences; and engaging critically with each other in a respectful learning environment.
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Wales Association of SACREs (WASACRE)
A forum for presenting, discussing, and responding to issues of relevance to religious education and collective worship in Wales.
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Woolf Institute
Improving relations between religion and society through education