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Council of Faiths
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Information Centre Locally promoting Interfaith
A local Interfaith charity - dedicated to inter-faith understanding
run by local people for and on behalf of the people of Bedford UK and its environs
Welcome     for general guidance: POINT AT ITEM: for further information CLICK ITEM: to go to it (users accept liability through use)
 About Charities

 
 About Diversity

 
 About Faiths

Some basic faith facts and links provided by BCoF faith representatives about their faith, for interfaithers, professionals, volunteers, community support workers and so forth

Contributions are not necessarily the views held by BCoF
 
 About Health-Fitness

 
 About Humanitarianism

 
 About Interfaith

 
 About Multifaith

 
 About Resources

 
 About Safety Security

 
 About Services

 
 Local Advice

 
 Local Charities

 
 Local Diversity

 
 Local Ecology

 
 Local Equality

 
 Local Faith

We are currently developing a shared resource in partnership with The University of Bedfordshire. It will be linked via this button

It is expected to include (approved) contact details for local Faiths and other Faith-related access points

It is thought better to have a single source for Bedford and we would be delighted to receive suitable contact details to be considered for entry - Please email us your contact details so we can send you an 'approval' form, to approve your details inclusion


 
 Local Health-Fitness

 
 Local Humanitarian

 
 Local Interfaith

 
 Local Multifaith

 
 Local Organisations

 
 Local Resources

 
 Local Safety Security

 
 Local Services

 
 BCoF Archive:
Accounts

BCoF is a small charity and relies upon donations given by the membership, a little fundraising from some of our activities and one or two occasional grants for special purpose.

In terms of what we can offer, funding is one of the key constraints - we welcome donations, appropriate offers of support and partnership to permit us to continue and enhance this worthwhile cause.

 
 BCoF Archive:
Agendas

This is a new section (the agendas record starts from 2010). The agendas archive provides a record of the issues and matters, that BCoF has considered. As such, it provides an idea of both our immediate priorities and trends in our development over time.

The agendas (where available) can be used as a guide to our minutes archive when searching for a particular item or topic.


 
 BCoF Archive:
Diary Dates

This gives a record of some of the events that occurred over the years. The record is not regular. 'Diary Dates' were issued as required, rather than on a regular period basis. This archive can be helpful in searching for past events, even though its coverage is not comprehensive.

The early records are in WORD document form and the latter ones in PDF form and can be downloaded directly from the archive, for reference.

 
 BCoF Archive:
Events

This is a fragment of the records from BCoF's old website up until a new website was commissioned. It currently covers an events listing, between the years 2001-2004.

2010 records are being added
 
 BCoF Archive:
Minutes

These key documents cover the management and development of BCoF for over a decade, until the present time. They give an insight into the workings of BCoF and the decisions that BCoF have made over these years. The two key sources of minutes being the Annual General meetings and the Steering Committee meetings minutes.

These minutes should be viewed as a guide only. Reference to the official copy should be made for the definitive version. Such things as personal details etc. have been omitted to permit inclusion in this on-line archiving.

 
 BCoF Archive:
News

This is a fragment of the records from BCoF's old website up until a new website was commissioned. It currently covers an news listing, between the years 2001-2004.
 
 BCoF Archive:
Posters

BCoF often publicises events by posters. These are electronically distributed amoungst the faith communities and other interested organisations. Some are printed and either posted or offered to venues for display. The collection indicates the variety of events to which BCoF is involved and concerns itself with.
 
 BCoF Archive:
Programmes

Some special events have programmes provided. This is a collection of some of those used by BCoF over the years. They often contain additional information about the event and the background to it, which might be helpful to someone researching our past activities.
 
 BCoF Archive:
Speeches

This section currently has few records.
 
 BCoF Archive:
Old Steering Committees

The Steering Committee voting members are elected annually in January or February. They are elected for one year in office. The Steering Committee also has non-voting Associate Member representatives. Currently, six members are elected, by the committee members, to the constitutional official posts of office; these are Chair (or 2 Co-Chairs), Vice Chair, Hon. Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary.
 
 BCoF Services:
Publications

This section represents the Council's aspiration to provide various literature in support of our work. It is likely to grow gradually, in line with our members capacity to provide such resources.

Currently, due to us being a small charity, building this resource, has had to take a low priority.

 
 BCoF Services:
Training

BCoF currently provides a limited amount of training. We currently have only a small capacity to provide these, in line with the limited number of contributers available to deliver such services.
 
 BCoF Organisation:
Activities


 
 BCoF Organisation:
Constitution

The official governing document we refer to, concerning the running of this charity. It provides the basis upon which BCoF has been established and operates to fulfil the aims and objectives it describes.
 
 BCoF Organisation:
Interests

 
 BCoF Organisation:
Meetings
 
 BCoF Organisation:
Memberships and Associations

These are currently under review and await confirmation and updating
 
 BCoF Organisation:
Partnerships

These are currently under review and await confirmation and updating
 
 BCoF Organisation:
Policies and Proceedures

This is a new section, it will contain details of our policies and proceedures, these will be added as time permits
 
 BCoF Organisation:
Current Steering Committee
2010-2011

The Steering Committee voting members are elected annually in January or February. They are elected for one year in office. The Steering Committee also has non-voting Associate Member representatives. Currently, six members are elected, by the committee members, to the constitutional official posts of office; these are Chair (or 2 Co-Chairs), Vice Chair, Hon. Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary.

 
 BCoF Archive:
Pictures

The pictures archive has not been currently developed. BCoF welcomes pictures of their events that can be included. We intend to develop this section in the future as time and opportunity permit.
 
 BCoF Organisation:
Definitions

The is is a new section that provides descriptions of some of the terms that BCoF uses.
 
 BCoF Organisation:
Matters in hand

The is is a new section that lists some of the BCoF work currently being undertaken.
 
 BCoF Archives:
Past Calendars

BCoF calendars from past years. New item, so few available.
 
 BCoF Archives:
Old Announcements

New item, so few available.
 
 BCoF Archives:
Old Appeals

New item, so few available.
 
 Frequently Asked Questions:
Some common enquiries answered

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 Did You Know:
odd items of general interest

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 BCoF is a partner in this project
Faith Woodland Community Project

It is a three year project that runs from 1st of June 2010 to 31st of April 2013

There is a support officer who focuses upon in and around Bedford
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