East Suffolk Council
Providing support for faith groups
Representatives from faith groups across East Suffolk are invited to a free event next month.
A ‘Faith in Partnership’ event is taking place at East Suffolk House in Melton on Tuesday 10 October (9.30am - 3pm). The event aims to build relationships between faith groups, statutory agencies and the voluntary sector to benefit local communities.
Cllr Katie Graham, East Suffolk’s cabinet member for Communities, Leisure and Tourism said: “Faith groups are responsible for a huge amount of social action and community projects ranging from foodbanks to debt advice and mental health support. Navigating through the wide range of services, funding applications and sourcing volunteers can be a challenge for these groups and this event offers an opportunity to meet with representatives from the NHS, social care, local government, voluntary sector groups and more.”
The event will enable faith groups to find out more about data collected on community needs, funding opportunities, volunteering, advice on setting up projects and working in partnership with other services, as well as offering a platform to feedback on what additional support is required.
The event will comprise a mixture of talks, workshops and a plenary session, plus market stalls and networking.