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Religion in Devon– figures from 2001 census

Religion in Devon– figures from 2001 census. THE CORE Bringing people together, to develop understanding and help create stronger communities and neighbourhoods. Support faith groups in social & community action Help them to be heard at strategic level

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Religion in Devon– figures from 2001 census

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  1. Religion in Devon– figures from 2001 census

  2. THE CORE Bringing people together, to develop understanding and help create stronger communities and neighbourhoods Support faith groups in social & community action Help them to be heard at strategic level Help them to link with other organisations Our aims and objectives

  3. Support faith groups in social & community action Faith in Action in the South West Funding advice Community development training Briefings Communication – faithnews, E-bulletin, website What have we done?

  4. Help the voices of faith to be heard at strategic level LOCAL Faith Fora REGIONAL Hearing from Faith Faith and Equality and Diversity Representing Faith NATIONAL Face to Face & Side by Side – inter faith and social action strategy What have we done?

  5. Issues for people of faith in Devon • Lack of information • Danger of isolation • Not feeling they belong • Misunderstanding and prejudice • Need ways of making issues of concern heard

  6. How can we support faith groups • Strategic representation – Devon faith Forum • Reach out – go and meet groups where they are • Social events – music, food and dancing bring people together

  7. How can we support faith groups • Issues of common concern bring people together – faith groups have more in common than most people realise • A survey of the work in the community of faith groups it will show the issues of concern, resources available and help identify diverse faith groups

  8. With regards to faith, the largest two religions after Christianity, in terms of worshippers, are Islam and Buddhism. • There are 2,687 Muslims in Devon (0.25% of the population), with 855 in Exeter (0.77%) and 890 in Plymouth (0.37%). • Buddhists constitute 2,364 of the county’s populace (0.22%), with 378 in Exeter (0.34%) and 481 in Plymouth (0.20%) Case Study: Devon Association Of CVS Learning and Skills Development Partnership Case Study www.niace.org.uk/projects/learningfromexperience/casestudies/DevonLSDP.htm

  9. Some indicative statistics • Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) population in rural districts has increased 107% between 1991-2001. • 72% of BME population live in rural areas Devon County Council website • There has been a 50% increase in migrant workers in Devon from 2006-2007 Devon Racial Equality Council

  10. The contribution of faith groups to the community Percentage of faith groups providing resources for: • Arts and music 30% • Education 26% • Housing/homelessness 26% • Older people 38% • Young people 44% • Toddlers 38% • Children 49%

  11. The contribution of faith groups to the community Percentage of faith groups providing resources for: • Fairtrade 47% • Schools 57% • Hospitals 24% • Nursing Homes 32% Based on information from ‘Faith in Action’ – Faithnetsouthwest (2006) and database produced from report’s returned questionnaires

  12. Contact Devon Faith Forum • www.devonfaiths.org.uk/ • Christian contact: Martyn Goss, martyn@exeter.anglican.org Church of England, Diocese of Exeter Council for Church and Society Tel: 01392-294924

  13. Islamic Centre of the South West Islamic Centre of the South West12-13 York RoadExeterEX4 6PG Tel: 01392 250597 www.exetermosque.org.uk

  14. Bahai contacts Exeter:Joyce SherwaniTel: 01392 279922 Torbay and South Devon: Jan MughrabiTel: 01803 556632

  15. Judaiism contact Tony Reese Address - The Synagogue, Mary Arches Street, ExeterEmail - tony.reese@mail.com

  16. Contact us … Director Heather Pencavel Development Officer Alistair Beattie Office: 162 Pennywell Road Bristol BS5 0TX Tel: 0117 304 2299 Email:info@faithnetsouthwest.org.uk Website: www.faithnetsouthwest.org.uk

  17. Questions and comments?

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