We are looking for people to engage with a new, community driven project, to build relationships between Manchester faith groups and Manchester City Council.

Faith communities have contributed greatly to many aspects of life in Manchester, they are an asset of the city, which is why Manchester City Council want a better understanding of how to support faith communities, and their contributions to the city.

We aim to create a Covenant, a framework for partnership, ensuring that faith and belief communities are respected, included, and actively engaged in shaping services and social initiatives across Manchester. The Covenant will be a formal agreement between Faith, Belief, and Interfaith organisations to foster engagement, collaboration, and co-production in public service delivery and social action.

Our starting point is to connect. We plan to have eight or nine in person listening events this year, to build ongoing relationships with people of all faiths in Manchester. We also want to reach people who are not part of the mainstream faith communities, and welcome opportunities to speak with a range of individuals.

To learn more about this work, contact Louise Mulvey, Community Development Worker at louise@fn4m.org or 07442393461 by 30th June

Below we have a FAQ list, answering key questions related to the project. 

FAQ:

Q: Who are FN4M?

A: Faith Network for Manchester is a charity that works to bring people of different faiths together. FN4M often acts

 as a link between faith groups so we can speak as one voice on issues that affect us.

Q: What is a Covenant?

A: A Covenant is a framework for partnership, in this case between faith, belief and other communities. We want to build links between Faith, Belief, and Interfaith organisations to include diverse voices in shaping services and social initiatives across Manchester foster engagement.

Q. Why are MCC and FN4M working together?

A. Manchester City Council & Faith Network for Manchester are working together to fill gaps in our knowledge and gaps in the services that are provided by MCC

Q: Why should I/you get involved?

A: It's a chance to take part in making decisions that affect you and your community, whether that is a faith community, cultural or local community. In health, education and more, we want the information we use to help you and your community.

Q: How can I get involved?

A: Come to a meeting and tell us what you/your group do. How could the council understand and support you better?

I am looking for information and introductions to your groups.

Q: Where are the meetings?

A: We can come to you, somewhere you already know and use. We will also have meetings online and in city centre venues, to be as accessible as possible.

Q: What if I want to be anonymous?

A: You can speak in confidentiality if you prefer by calling/emailing Louise 07442393461 or louise@fn4m.org the aim is to map the activity across Manchester, not to track individuals.