THE EAST OF ENGLAND FAITHS AGENCY C.I.C.

The East of England Faiths Agency was established in 2001 and registered as a Community Interest Company in January 2007.

  • It maintains a database of faiths in the region;
  • disseminates information and publicise events which may be of interest;
  • runs regional conferences (“Forums of Faith”) on significant topics;
  • provides diversity training to statutory, voluntary and private sector bodies across the region, involving members of local faith communities wherever possible;
  • explores the relationship between faith and the equality legislation;
  • supports partnerships between inter-faith groups and SACREs;
  • identifies suitable faith tutors for schools and other organisations;
  • offers a ‘back room service’ to facilitate the contractual/payroll aspects of this work;
  • supports the work of FBFE (Faith and Belief in Further Education) in regional FE colleges;
  • offers a consultancy service and advises on multi-faith chaplaincy and the provision of quiet rooms.

 

The Mission Statement of the East of England Faiths Agency C.I.C. is the Shared Act of Reflection and Commitment, first used on 3rd January 2000 in the Celebration for Faith Communities of the United Kingdom held at the Palace of Westminster, to mark the beginning of the New Millennium:

In a world scarred by the evils of war,
racism, injustice and poverty,
we offer this Joint Act of Commitment
as we look to our shared future.

We commit ourselves,
as people of many faiths,
to work together for the common good,
uniting to build a better society,
grounded in values and ideals we share.

Community, personal integrity,
a sense of right and wrong,
learning, wisdom and love of truth,
care and compassion, justice and peace,
respect for one another,
for the earth and its creatures.

We commit ourselves,
in a spirit of friendship and co-operation,
to work together,
alongside all who share our values and ideals,
to help bring about a better world,
now and for generations to come.

 

If you have not been previously involved and you would like to be kept informed about EEFA, please contact
The Company Secretary.
email office@eefa.net
or telephone 07971 602028