Interculturalism – lessons from the field
After 60 years of community relations policies— from assimilation, to multiculturalism, to community cohesion, to a new, Big Society approach— this Interculturalism report asks are we anywhere nearer to solving the problems of integration? And while we're at it: what actually are the problems associated with integration? Based on recent research into the frontline activities the report includes consideration of how integration can be promoted in an age of austerity and the skills community groups need for this.
Secularism, racism and the politics of belonging
‘Secularism, Racism and the Politics of Belonging' is a collection of papers that were presented at conferences in 2010 and 2011 co-organised by the Runnymede Trust and the Centre for Research on Migration, Refugees and Belonging at the University of East London. The contributors address issues of migration, racism and religion.
Hate crime survey
This will focus on supporting victims rather than targeting the perpetrators. They are asking members of the public to help them understand what the focus of the campaign should be. Fill in the survey online.
Deadline: End of May 2012.
For more information: Email: shain.miah@tameside.gov.uk Tel: 0161 342 2412.
Serving deprived communities in a recession
This report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows that local authorities in the most deprived areas bear the greatest burden of the public sector funding reductions. Some of the highest ranking local authorities on the Index of Multiple Deprivation are losing the most while some of the most affluent local authorities are losing the least. 
National Inter Faith Week 2011
IF IF IF summary documentAll Party Parliamentary Group on religious education
Community relations in Hyde
Statement from ‘Faiths United Tameside’ about community relations in Hyde. 
Faiths United Tameside is a network represents the Faith Communities across Tameside. Many people recognise that a religious faith can support the well-being of individuals and of communities, particularly in times of trouble.
We wish to recognise the distress and hurt that has been suffered by Daniel Stringer-Prince and his family, following the horrible attack on Daniel. We commend the dignity shown by his mother Cheryl. With her, we wish to support Tameside Police in their investigations, and note the support that the Police are receiving from the Asian communities in Hyde.
As people who live in Tameside, we want to draw attention to the generally peaceful way in which different people can get along in the towns where we live. We are committed to moving forward, and learning how to understand each other’s way of life. We believe that the vast majority of us care, even for the person who is different from us.
We believe that all members of society have the right to representation and respectful dialogue and would urge the whole of the local community to use this opportunity to declare peacefully their opposition to any form of extremism and the promoting of any political agenda which is not rooted in the local community.
Despite the problems that we will always face in our daily lives, and the things that are bound to go wrong, what divides us and makes us fearful of each other will always be weaker than that which unites us, that is, our common humanity.
We call for calm, for people to support our life together in Tameside in simple friendly ways, and for a commitment of all people of goodwill to do their bit to mend and promote community relations in Hyde.
The role of faith groups in the Big Society
Celebrating faith inspired local volunteering
Inter faith Network E-Bulletin
Inter Faith Network May 2012 E-Bulletin provides updates on National Inter Faith Week, release plans for 2011 Census Statistics, New RE Subject Framework and the Equality and Human Rights Commission Strategic Plan. It also includes information on projects, funding opportunities, resources and training and lots more…Faiths united meetings and events for 2012
Diversity Calendar 2012
'Diversity Calendar' for 2012 includes over 260 important dates including holy days, special events, festivals and bank holidays, and also notes awareness months.
