We have a range of initiatives such as tension monitoring and the use of groups such as the Community Cohesion Task Group and the Faith Communities Forum. We work closely with our different communities to promote tolerance and respect.
Young Muslim Leaders (YML) Programme
The YML programme aims to develop young people’s understanding of Islam whilst helping them with issues based around citizenship and conflict resolution. It has been acknowledged by government agencies as an excellent demonstration of robust multi-agency working.
Active Change Foundation (ACF)
Established in 2003 to create stronger links with government authorities for fund raising purposes and to influence policy on a national level.
Key to their community involvement is their unique approach summed up as ‘Chaos management’ a term ACF uses for dealing with disorder amongst disaffected communities.
ACF have worked extensively with the Council and other agencies to secure confidence and build good relations in the community through the YML and other youth programmes.
www.justgiving.com/activechangefoundation/
Leytonstone Muslim Community Centre (LMCC)
LMCC conduct a series of seminars in schools and colleges in the borough and have discussions with students on topics such as community cohesion and the threat of extremism. The centre works with young people by empowering and linking them to ongoing support networks.
www.leytonstonemuslim.co.uk
Ashiana Network
The network helps and support female victims of crime and domestic violence. Ashiana offers confidential and culturally specific advice, support and information to their clients. Their aim is to empower women so that they are able to make informed choices. Ashiana has been commission by the Council to work further with our Muslim women to empower and build capacity through the project and through outreach work.
www.ashiana.org.uk
SACRE (standing advisory council for religious education)
Developed in 1988 SACRE is a multi agency committee working closely with schools and the local education authority to offer advice and support on matters connected with religious worship and religious education.
As the duty to promote cohesion and citizenship in schools become an increasing priority, the role of SACRE becomes increasingly pivotal to support and foster community and interfaith links in schools.
Voluntary Action
VAWF works closely with the Council to provide support to volunteers and community groups. VAWF are standing cohesion task group members and play a key role in the Council and statutory agencies’ decision making processes – contributing to policy making, commissioning and funding decisions.
www.voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk
Noor-UI-Islam
Noor-UL-Islam is a charity based in Leyton, offering support and services for the local Muslim Community. Associated with the Mosque is a playschool and training centre. The centre director chairs the local council of Mosques and participates with the Council’s own cohesion task group.
The London Borough of Waltham Forest Faith Forum
The faith forum, which has a core group that represents the ratio of different religions within the Borough, supports and promotes charity work, which benefits the faith communities of Waltham Forest.
Contact
Community Safety
London Borough of Waltham Forest
2nd Floor, Cedar Wood House
2d Fulbourne Road
Walthamstow E17 4GG
Email communitysafety@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel 020 8496 3000
