The Bath and North East Somerset Faith Foundation has launched an appeal for financial help from the public in a bid to ensure it can continue operating.
Faith Foundation Director, Nathan Hartley
The organisation, which promotes and encourages social cohesion and dialogue between religious groups, said it desperately needs to secure £5,000 to cover its essential costs.
Faith Foundation Director, Nathan Hartley, said: “Like other organisations in the voluntary sector, a lot of our usual funding streams and income have been massively affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
“We’ve not been able to rely so much on donations and grants, as was previously the case, so we are launching this appeal hoping the public might be able to help.”
The Bath & North East Somerset Faith Foundation says it exists to:
- Support, encourage, and strengthen the work of faith groups across the district.
- Act as a conduit between faith groups and public bodies in ensuring they have a voice and have representation on issues that matter to them.
- Carry out research into socio-religious trends in Bath, Somerset and the wider area.
- Run community engagement projects with faith (and non-faith) groups.
- Organise events that promote social inclusion, learning and understanding.
With the number of hate crime incidents continuing to rise, the support provided by organisations such as the Faith Foundation has seen a steady increase in demand.
To support the appeal, visit www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/faith-foundation or email [email protected].
