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Faith in England's Northwest: the contribution made by Faith Communities to Civil Society, Nov. 2003hot!
- 03.04.2006
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The Chairman of the North-West Development Agency writes: ‘the findings of this report will hold few surprises for those who already have an appreciation of the range of activities undertaken by faith communities in the North-West. As a self-funded and often voluntary group, faith communities contribute to our region in many ways, from increased levels of social inclusion to the conservation of our built heritage. This groundbreaking survey of the faith communities in England’s Northwest will, however, surprise a good many both within the ‘faith sector’ and more widely across the public and voluntary sectors. It reveals the sheer scale of faith communities’ contribution to regional development and makes it clear that while media headlines may suggest that faith is in decline and minority faith communities are to be viewed with distrust, the truth is very different indeed. Our region’s faith communities are important stakeholders right across our region, from rural to urban, from the deprived to the affluent. They have a part to play in delivering our regional strategy for economic development and, as this survey powerfully shows, they have to be engaged with as vital partners in our region’s future prosperity and quality of life.’
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Faith in England’s Northwest: Economic Impact Assessment, Feb. 2005hot!
- 06.04.2006
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Report produced on behalf of the Northwest Regional Development Agency by DTZ Pieda Consulting. To be read in conjunction with Faith in England’s Northwest: The Contribution made by Faith Communities to Civil Society in the Region, published November 2003.
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GOSW Community Cohesion Toolkithot!
- 01.04.2006
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GOSW Community and Equality team has produced an interactive toolkit that is designed to bring communities closer together. Through its support of a range of ‘community cohesion’ programmes in the region, and by undertaking an extensive consultation exercise with partners in the public and voluntary sectors an interactive toolkit has been produced. The toolkit includes examples of community cohesion good practice, and highlights lessons learnt that we can learn from. It can assist Government Office colleagues and partners to embed community cohesion through Government funding streams and areas of work relating to public service delivery, which as a result will help to build strong and cohesive communities.
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Guidance on Community Cohesion for Local Authorities, Local Government Association 2002hot!
- 31.03.2006
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Produced by the LGA in conjunction with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Home Office, Commission for Racial Equality and the Inter-Faith Network for the UK, this guidance is designed to assist all local authorities and their partners in strengthening and building community cohesion. It provides advice on ways to review existing policies and practices so that they help to build more cohesive communities. It suggests actions that local authorities and their partners can take which are highlighted at the end of each chapter. Building cohesion is not an approach that government - central or local - can impose. Like most aspects of community life, cohesion is something which people themselves generate but which government and its partners can facilitate. Indeed, many authorities have been working to avoid fractured communities or to respond to specific incidents but have not necessarily described this work in community cohesion terms. Local authorities do, along with other local agencies, continually adapt to the rapid changes within their economy, environment and social mix, these all impact on communities and community cohesion. It is the combined, joined up and sustained efforts that build a cohesive society.
The challenge facing us all, since the publication of the Cantle and other reports, has been to translate our understanding of the issues raised into practical action to improve the situation on the ground. This action needs to tackle the causes that can lead to conflict and to guard against circumstances that could lead to the fracturing of communities. Local authorities have a key role to play in driving this agenda forward for their area - working closely with other local players.
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Housing Corporation Sector Study 26: Emerging issues in race and housinghot!
- 01.04.2006
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This report draws together current issues in the area of race and housing, which housing associations, as providers of social housing, should be familiar with (30 June 2003). This Sector Study summarises current issues in race relations which have implications for housing and the work of housing associations. The main body of the report sets out current issues relating to race and ethnicity, which impact on the work of housing associations, including: changing household structures; social exclusion; neighbourhood renewal; residential and social segregation; and the impact of far right politics. It concludes by highlighting the critical role housing associations have, as providers and managers of social housing, in addressing issues such as racial inequality and social and economic disadvantage.
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