FN4M, along with Faith Youth Manchester, bring the different faith communities across the area together:

a)         To ensure that faith communities are an effective stakeholder and participant in the Greater Manchester area

b)         That the voice of faith communities is heard at all stages of local decision-making and strategic planning

c)         That the ethical and environmental dimensions are always considered at all levels of local decision-making and strategic planning

d)         To provide a forum for members of different faith communities to meet together to consider the issues raised in local decision-making and strategic planning.

e)         For respect, understanding and co-operation to be realised between people from different faith communities.

f)          To ensure that faith groups are supported in the delivery of community and social activity.

Our main activities are:

•           Inter-faith events, enabling the different faith communities in and around Manchester to meet together, share knowledge, ideas and practice and gain understanding and respect;

•           Representation to local government ensuring a faith perspective in decision-making and the best possible delivery of services for all residents in Manchester;

•           Support for members of the network in developing their capacity to deliver their objectives;

•           Development of Changemakers – a new forum for broad-based organising to influence decision-makers locally and give a voice to all sectors of society, particularly those that are marginalised;

•           Inter-faith youth activities through the development of our youth branch – Faith Youth Manchester;

•           Production of a termly newsletter to publicise inter-faith activity and promote good practice;

•           Input to local media, including press, radio and television, giving a faith perspective on local issues;

•           Organising seminars on issues of relevance to faith communities.