Lord Mayor of Bradford message of support

November 6, 2020

Lord Mayor of Bradford message of support, Islamophobia Awareness Month/ Interfaith Week 8th-15th November

Cllr Abdul Jabar , Neighbourhoods and Community Safety Portfolio holder -‘’ Islamophobia Awareness Month, November not only highlights the phenomenon known as Islamophobia but also associated hate crime. Interfaith Week 8th- 15th November gives us the opportunity to promote understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs and celebrate the contribution of our faith communities’’.

Hate Crime Awareness Week – 14–21 October 2023

October 10, 2023

Bradford District is proud to support the annual National Hate Crime Awareness Week of action.

The 2023 Events Programme highlights some key events and activities running across the district. There will be a Service of Hope and Remembrance on Monday 16 October, at Bradford Cathedral and a series of workshops, training sessions, and pop-up stalls happening throughout the week.

For more information, view our programme, or take a look at our Hate Crime Awareness Week event.

Your Voice – Strategy Consultation

June 19, 2023

People who live, work or study in the Bradford District are being asked to help to create a new Bradford for Everyone strategy by sharing their thoughts and ideas about what’s already great about the district and what could make it an even better and more inclusive place to be.

By spending just a few minutes to answer some key questions through a short online survey or by joining a range of public consultation events, people will help to shape our shared approach to supporting all of our communities, creating a Bradford District for everyone.

The strategy that is being co-produced with the district’s people will lead the direction of our work with communities between 2024-30, so residents are encouraged not to miss out on an opportunity to have their say on a wide range of topics from “Belonging and Community”, to “Fairness and Trust, and “Hopes and Dreams”.

To take part in the online consultation please visit https://tinyurl.com/BradfordForEveryoneSurvey – other versions and formats are mentioned below.

In addition to the main online survey we will also be holding a series of focus group consultations with local groups of all backgrounds, and running three larger open consultation sessions with the general public. These will be as follows and everyone is very welcome to come along and contribute their ideas, feelings and suggestions:

Thursday 22 June (09:30 – 16:30) Airedale Shopping Centre, Keighley

Friday 23 June (09:30 – 16:30) Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford

Monday 10 July (9:30 – 16:30) Shipley, Market Square

For anyone who would prefer to answer the questions on a paper form p lease download it here or request a copy from the team at stronger.communities@bradford.gov.uk

A more accessible version of the survey is available here. This could be useful for younger people, those with certain learning difficulties or people with lower levels of English literacy.

Our two surveys close on 31st July 2023 at 11.59pm. However, we are always glad to hear from members of the public or professionals with ideas or suggestions around how we can all help to make the district a Bradford for Everyone. So if you missed this particular consultation please do contact us to share you thoughts at any time.

Any questions about this consultation please do get in touch!

Let’s Talk All Things Windrush

May 16, 2023

As part of Bradford’s Windrush 75 Commemoration & Celebration Windrush Generations and Bradford Council’s Stronger Communities are hosting an inspiring debate with leading Windrush advocates.

Special panel guest speakers include:

Glenda Caesar

WNO Advocate & Campaigner Windrush Lives/WNO wrongly denied her British citizenship personally overcoming the adversity, rallying for those affected by injustice.

Bishop Dr Desmond Jaddoo

Chair of the Windrush National Organisation advocating a better outcome on a local national and global level.

Reserve your place here

Interfaith work goes ‘transatlantic’

May 12, 2023

Interfaith study visit from Fresno Pacific University to Bradford, UK

On June 27^th 2023 a group of university students from Fresno Pacific University in California will be undertaking a study visit to Bradford, UK. The visit follows on from a joint online series of webinars led by Bradford for Everyone involving organisations in Bradford and Fresno to discuss shared interfaith topics.

This collaborative learning discussion has included workshops focused on interfaith responses to the pandemic, interfaith support for migrant communities, humanism and faith, LGBTQ+ and faith, Islamophobia and Antisemitism, international faith complexities and how faith can improve integration and cohesion.

During their excursion to Bradford the group from California will be visiting a variety of local organisations. These will include Bradford Foundation Trust, the Millside Centre and the University of Bradford, to discuss how changes in faith diversity are shaping the UK narrative.

If you would like to find out more or get involved please contact Matt Henderson at matthenderson78@hotmail.com

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Lord Mayor of Bradford message of support

Lord Mayor of Bradford message of support