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From Catalyst to Community Builders: Southall Interfaith Exhibition
From Catalyst to Community Builders: Southall Interfaith Exhibition
Jose SantosMarch 20, 2024
Samra Kanwal and HRH King Charles in discussion about the obstacles facing women of faith
Samra Kanwal and HRH King Charles in discussion about the obstacles facing women of faith
Laura MortonDecember 19, 2023
Featherstone students use £2k grant to bridge the gap
Featherstone students use £2k grant to bridge the gap
Laura MortonDecember 12, 2023
Near Neighbours leader touched by King’s concern for inter-religious peace
Near Neighbours leader touched by King’s concern for inter-religious peace

A Near Neighbours hub lead was struck by King Charles III’s concern for good relationships between faith groups in the UK, after meeting His Majesty at a reception during Inter Faith Week.

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Guest UserNovember 30, 2023
King’s Awards for four groups supported by Near Neighbours
King’s Awards for four groups supported by Near Neighbours

Four groups that have been supported by Near Neighbours have won a King’s Award for Voluntary Service this year for their work in their communities.

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Guest UserNovember 30, 2023
Thousands of people empowered to overcome stereotypes and build bridges in their local communities
Thousands of people empowered to overcome stereotypes and build bridges in their local communities

People from different faiths, cultures, and backgrounds have forged meaningful friendships and overcome stereotypes and stigmas, thanks to varied and innovative interfaith work supported by Church Urban Fund’s Near Neighbours programme and documented in a new report.

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Guest UserNovember 13, 2023
6th Windrush Day Grant Scheme goes live
6th Windrush Day Grant Scheme goes live
Laura MortonNovember 1, 2023
Catalyst Alumni Programme: Growing Resilience
Catalyst Alumni Programme: Growing Resilience

Our guest blogger, Mohammad Ryad Khodabocus of Luton Council of Faiths, shares his reflection on young people’s experience of the Catalyst Alumni Programme: Growing Resilience.

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Guest UserOctober 2, 2023
Luton Council of Faiths: “Question Time with Faith Leaders”
Luton Council of Faiths: “Question Time with Faith Leaders”

Luton Council of Faiths panellists worked together to deliver an interactive session, in which they each shared about some of the beliefs and values of their tradition and also gave children the opportunity to ask their questions.

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Guest UserJuly 6, 2023
Refugee Week: Food and Friendship - a story of compassion & finding your community
Refugee Week: Food and Friendship - a story of compassion & finding your community

Through our small grants we have supported projects that help & serve refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants become part of the communities in the UK. Such is a story of Lilly, who received compassion and support from Leicester City of Sanctuary.

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Guest UserJune 22, 2023
The Greenhouse Project: “Blackburn Naturally Together” 🌱💚
The Greenhouse Project: “Blackburn Naturally Together” 🌱💚

In Blackburn, Near Neighbours supported The Greenhouse Project to run sixteen sessions for women from diverse backgrounds, enabling them to enjoy wildlife walks, arts and crafts, faith discussions, gardening, and cooking.

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Stories, UpdatesGuest UserJune 13, 2023Near Neighbours, Small Grants, Funding, Lancashire, Bringing People Together
Deep Connections: Women's Local Inter-faith Initiatives in the UK
Deep Connections: Women's Local Inter-faith Initiatives in the UK

The Deep Connections report by the The Inter Faith Network for the UK, speaks about the importance of Near Neighbours’ work in supporting women in leading initiatives, becoming change makers, and amplifying their voices in the society.

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Guest UserJune 7, 2023
Grants to Promote and Celebrate the Contribution of the Windrush Generation to Our Nation
Grants to Promote and Celebrate the Contribution of the Windrush Generation to Our Nation

£750,000 to support fourty-five community led projects across England thanks to the Windrush Day Grant Scheme 23 (WDGS 23).

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Guest UserMay 26, 2023
What Vaisakhi Means to Me
What Vaisakhi Means to Me

Our colleague reflects on what the festival of Vaisakhi means to her.

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Guest UserApril 14, 2023
International Women's Day 2023 #EmbraceEquity
International Women's Day 2023 #EmbraceEquity

This year our local Near Neighbours hub colleagues are organising and supporting Women’s Day events in their areas. Read more to find out why we celebrate Women’s Day and what events are taking place in your areas.

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Guest UserMarch 4, 2023
Project Highlights from Windrush Grant Scheme 2022
Project Highlights from Windrush Grant Scheme 2022

As the Windrush Grant Scheme for 2022 comes to a close and projects have completed their final events for this round, we reflect on some project highlights and feedback.

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StoriesGuest UserFebruary 7, 2023
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