London faith leaders come together for Mayor's Interfaith conference

Faith leaders and representatives of religious groups in London have come together for an important conference looking at how they might mobilise their communities and unlock civic potential in the capital.

The day-long event at Kings College was hosted by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson, who said:

'London's faith communities are a huge reservoir of goodwill and commitment with a vital role to play in helping young people to stay away from crime, realise their aspirations and achieve their potential. They offer support to the elderly and other vulnerable groups, as well as engendering community spirit, from volunteering and mentoring to philanthropic giving. These are issues that Londoners care about, so let's harness this impulse for good, which will bring massive benefits for future generations in our city.'

The conference follows consultation with a large number of faith and social action organisations about how religious communities and the wider voluntary and public sectors might best work, collaboratively and individually, to underpin civic responsibility and improve social innovation and cohesion in the capital.

It was organised by Maurice Ostro, Chief Executive of the Fayre Share Foundation, working with the Faiths Forum for London.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

For additional information about the conference, please contact Francis Davis on 07799 711 083 or email francisdavis@fayresharefoundation.org.

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