Building on the evidence gained from the Operation EDEN pilot study on Merseyside (2004 – 07), Faiths4Change aims to support people of faith and other local residents to create partnership project solutions to environmental issues in their communities. We work closely with agencies from all sectors from local authorities to residents & tenants groups to ensure maximum support for projects & their longer term sustainability. We’ve also offered support to more than 150 faith communities on Merseyside and are now looking to extend this across the region.
Working across the North West in Merseyside, Old Trafford, Preston & Burnley - Faiths4Change provides free, responsive support to members of faith communities and residents working in partnership. Project Officers, Helen Saarma, Helen D, Tom, Samia and Assistant Project Officer Karen, provide support and advice including helping to identify potential partners, sources of funding and sharing learning. Working with Myerscough College and a range of partners we will provide NVQ accredited, environmentally focused learning opportunities responsive to the needs of participants. We have a small grant fund to support partnership project development.
We supported 57 projects with small grants during Operation EDEN and among them were:
- A furniture refurbishment social enterprise developed by Liverpool Lighthouse, a Pentecostal Church in Anfield
- Community food growing schemes created by local churches, the Muslim led Al-Ghazali Multicultural Centre, Asylum Link Merseyside and the Big Issue in the North
We’re keen to develop our partnership working in , particularly in the Trafford Borough area and encourage you to get in touch.
Our Team are Helen S and Karen Andrew. Email us below, or telephone 0161 877 7756.
We are funded by a range of agencies including the Northwest Regional Development Agency, the Environment Agency and Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority. In kind support including our office bases is provided by the Diocese of Liverpool, the Diocese of , Building Bridges Burnley and Lancashire County Council.
Karen Andrew, Assistant Project Officer - , Faiths4Change
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Hi, my name is Karen Andrew, Assistant Project Officer for F4C . I'm here until 31st March, 2008 and in that time I will be working mainly on 2 projects: Merseyside Green Streets campaign, with my Merseyside colleague, we will deliver the consultation and evaluation process for the planting of 120 trees in 3 areas. I am also supporting Withington and Fallowield Churches Together Environment/Climate Change project with Owen and Jenny of AfSL |
Helen Saarma, Project Officer - , Faiths4Change
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As Project Officer for , I will be working with faith and local communities on a wide range of environmental projects, from encouraging recycling to gardening and wildlife projects. Part of my role is to develop the skills and confidence of volunteers, and I am keen to work in partnership with other organisations. |
