Sources of further information related to religion & belief
July 2008
British Humanist Association
The British Humanist Association (BHA) represents the interests of non-religious people in the UK, helping to set the agenda for debate. The BHA works for an open and inclusive society with freedom of belief and speech.
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) works with member churches to co-ordinate responses, share resources and learn from each other's experiences. CTBI offers support to churches on matters affecting common concerns between the churches.
Christian Medical Fellowship
The Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) aims to promote Christian values among doctors and medical students, and encourage them to deepen their faith. The CMF aims is to mobilise and support Christian doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals throughout the world.
Guild of Catholic Doctors
The Guild of Catholic Doctors was established to support members in matters of conscience affecting your career and inform them about the implications of developments in medicine and social policy.
Hindu Council UK
The Hindu Council UK combines all the Hindu faith denominations, whilst representing various Hindu communities and Hindus from different parts of the world settled in the United Kingdom. Its main purpose is to give UK Hindus a voice on policy matters within Government whilst enhancing mutual understanding among the major faiths predominant in the UK.
Islamic Society of Britain
The Islamic Society of Britain (ISB) was set up to promote greater awareness and understanding of Islam and work for the development of the Muslim community in Britain. ISB also aims to encourage positive engagement with wider British society.
Muslim Doctors and Dentists Association
The Muslim Doctors and Dentists Association was set up to serve as a forum for Muslim Doctors, Dentists and Pharmacists, to exchange ideas on matters relating to medical practice and ethics. The association also aims to advance the cause of Islamic values in Medicine in the United Kingdom and promote the health and well-being of the Muslim community.
Sikh Federation (UK)
Sikh Federation (UK) aims to give Sikhs a stronger political voice by taking an increasing interest in mainstream politics in the UK. The federation aims to promote the Sikh religion, philosophy and way of life – working within the Sikh community and with local and national government.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews
The Board of Deputies is a democratically elected national representative body of the British Jewish Community. The board aims to protect, promote and represent the interests and aspirations of the British Jewish Community.
The Buddhist Society
The Buddhist Society aims to promote the principles of the major Buddhist Schools and traditions and encourage the study and practice of those principles.
The Inter Faith Network for the UK
The Inter Faith Network for the UK aims to promote good relations between people of different faiths in this country. Its member organisations include representative bodies from the Baha'I, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian communities as well as national and local inter faith bodies and academic institutions and educational bodies concerned with inter faith issues.
Festival dates
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