Originally founded in 1974, Birmingham Council of Faiths' objective is to promote knowledge and mutual understanding of the b ... eliefs and practices of the city’s many religious faiths, sects and denominations. Its belief is that through greater understanding of each other, a more harmonious and cohesive society can be created. In furtherance of the above BCF’s aims as stated in its constitution are to: a) promote awareness of all faiths so that the followers of one faith may have a better understanding of the others; b) maintain harmonious relations and promote dialogue between the followers of the different faiths within the city; c) be alert to issues of peace, justice, equality and diversity and act as a public voice on matters of mutual concern to the followers of Birmingham’s different faiths; d) interface with interested bodies in fulfilling these objectives. BCF’s additional strategy, adopted early in 2007, is to act as an interfaith hub, networking between the diverse umbrella, inter- and multi-faith organisations in the city and to serve as a focal point for information about their activities. read more