West Midlands Faiths Forum

Following a period of research and development led by Regional Action West Midlands (RAWM), the West Midlands Faiths Forum was launched in June 2003. This is an independent body aiming to provide a meeting place for the voices of the diversity of faith groups that will provide a medium whereby views can be heard and gathered in a structured manner by regional bodies, including the Regional Assembly.

The West Midlands Faiths Forum (WMFF) has received funding through the Regional Strategic Engagement Fund, resourced by Advantage West Midlands and the West Midlands Regional Assembly. From April 2006 the Forum has received financial support from the DCLG Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund and (from January 2007) Capacity Builders.

Its aims are to:

• To promote the recognition that spiritual values are indispensable to the maintenance of an inclusive and cohesive society
• To advocate on behalf of concerned faith communities at the Regional level
• To support diversity and foster harmony between different communities by increasing knowledge and understanding of each other's ideals
• To create opportunities for interfaith encounter and education

The West Midlands Faiths Forum has an Executive Committee reflecting the major faiths within the region and a series of sub groups. The accountable body to the West Midlands Faiths Forum has been provided by The Birmingham Foundation since December 2004. The secretarial function (provided by Regional Action West Midlands to March 2006) is now provided by the Diocese of Coventry

For further information contact Ruth Wagstaffe
Tel: 02476 521326
E-mail: ruth.wagstaffe@covcofe.org

Or access the West Midlands Faith Forum website.