Research and analysis

Belief in communities: bridging the divide

A report on how faith communities are helping to make strong neighbourhoods.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
• Published: 14 November 2018

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Applies to England

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Belief in communities: bridging the divide

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Over the last year, the Minister for Faith, Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth, visited over 55 places of worship, across over 20 beliefs and denominations across our country, discovering the excellent work being done in faith and belief communities to create supportive, resilient and vibrant neighbourhoods.

The work of faith and belief communities and faith-based organisations in local areas is often undervalued. Lord Bourne’s Faith in Communities tour allowed him to see first-hand the hard work which many faith communities put into supporting their local areas.

The places that Lord Bourne visited and the people he met are evidence of the benefits which are brought to communities when people come together across divides to increase understanding, support the more vulnerable and create cohesive and resilient communities. This report highlights some of the excellent work Lord Bourne saw on his tour, as well as making recommendations to ensure these ideas are shared and replicated more widely.

Published 14 November 2018