# Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1162308 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1162308)
- Website: http://www.faithcommunities.org.uk/
- Latest income: £2,651; spending £2,540
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Waltham Forest
- Trustees: 12
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/waltham-forest-faith-communities-forum

The promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public in Waltham Forest by Creating opportunities for dialogue between those of different faiths and beliefs, challenging those who promote or incite religious hatred and to facilitate liaison and where appropriate promote partnership working between individuals or groups of different faith understandings in areas of common concern.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,651 | £2,540 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £750 | £323 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,000 | £2,124 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,700 | £2,574 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £27 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public in Waltham Forest by:1 creating opportunities for dialogue between those of different faiths and beliefs, challenging those who promote or incite religious hatred and to facilitate liaison and where appropriate promote partnership working between individuals or groups of different Faith understandings in areas of common concern;2 assisting all parts of the community including businesses, community groups, schools, colleges, the statutory services and its partners to engage meaningfully with Faith groups and to make Faith groups aware of local infrastructures which could further their own charitable work;3 raising awareness of religious beliefs and practices to enable better understanding between Communities through the promotion, and where appropriate the delivery of, Faith-based development programmes;4 advising, assisting and promoting positive behaviour around issues of Faith or belief within all Communities;5 working in federation with others to support local schools, colleges and other education providers to deliver accurate, meaningful and appropriate religious education programmes;6 acting as a voice and an advocate for Faith Communities in Waltham Forest.2. The promotion of any charitable purpose under the law of England and Wales which furthers the charitable work of Faith Communities operating within Waltham Forest or whose membership includes those who live, study, work or socialise in Waltham…

## What it funds

Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum reported income of £2,651 and spending of £2,540. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £7,588 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Waltham Forest.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (faithcommunities.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Waltham Forest.

### Does Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum give each year?

The register does not break out Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £2,540. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,518 a year.

### How large is Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum?

In its latest reported year Waltham Forest Faith Communities Forum reported income of £2,651 and spending of £2,540.


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