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19 / 11 / 24
For Immediate Release
LONDON, 19th November 2024 – The 8th Annual London Dangoor Awards, the capital’s biggest celebration of faith and belief-inspired social action, is set to take place next week with 97 projects and outstanding individuals being recognised.
This year, the ceremony welcomes a special guest, Lord Wajid Khan of Burnley, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Faith, Communities, and Resettlement – more commonly known as the Faith Minister – who will deliver an opening speech to honour the tireless efforts of London’s diverse community groups who work to support their communities in countless ways.
The annual awards, have become a mainstay at The Faith & Belief Forum’s, the country’s biggest interfaith charity, and supported by the Greater London Lieutenancy to celebrate grassroots initiatives and unsung heroes making a profound impact in their communities. This year’s event will spotlight:
Lord Wajid Khan himself brings extensive experience in public service, having served as a Member of the European Parliament and Mayor of Burnley, and now holds the government portfolio for Faith, Communities, and Resettlement. His career has been dedicated to championing workers’ rights, youth empowerment, and human rights – which are some of the areas of work being celebrated at the London Dangoor Awards.
“These awards are a powerful reminder of the immense contributions faith and belief communities make to our society, especially during challenging times,” said Matthew Gold, Programmes Co-ordinator at the Faith and Belief Forum. “It is a privilege to celebrate those who selflessly serve others, making London a more connected and compassionate city.”
Projects being celebrated this year include: Ilays is a Feltham-based non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering BAME communities and newcomers in West London by breaking down barriers to inclusion; Sustainably Muslim, a CIC inspires and empowers Muslims to serve the environment and their communitie; Project ImpACT Youth Community Kitchen which brings together Jewish teenagers to volunteer and cook nutritious meals including Halal, Kosher and vegan for food banks and homeless shelters; and SEEN, based in Richmond upon Thames, who have been running for 25 years, supporting those facing the trauma of unplanned pregnancy or pregnancy loss with a free, unbiased, confidential listening service. The full list of winners and recognised projects can be found here.
The event will be held at in Central London on Tuesday 26th November bringing together community leaders, activists, and change-makers from all backgrounds. This is set to be the biggest ceremony in the 8 years it has run with nearly 100 community initiatives being recognised, reflecting the growing impact of local faith and belief community projects that span health, wellbeing, environmental sustainability, interfaith relations, and more.
The Dangoor Awards, named in honour of David Dangoor CBE DL, have grown from strength to strength, becoming a key moment in London’s calendar to celebrate the city’s vibrant community. Through grants, recognition, and networking opportunities, the awards continue to uplift the invaluable work being done across faith and belief sectors.
“Grassroots efforts to strengthen relationships and push through positive social change seen in these projects demonstrate the enduring power of community spirit in London,” said Phil Champain, Director of the Faith and Belief Forum. “This year’s event is not just a celebration but a call to action to ensure that grassroots efforts are supported and amplified.”
The London Dangoor Awards (formerly the London Faith & Belief Community Awards) celebrate the vital work of London’s faith and belief communities by bringing together local heroes and shining a light on their inspirational work, demonstrating how Londoners from all faiths and beliefs can work together for a fairer and more inclusive city. Awards night is also a chance for hundreds of London’s faith & belief leaders to come together under one roof, be inspired and grow their network.
In addition to an evening of celebration, winning projects receive grants and support to continue their vital work, alongside the opportunity to connect with a growing network of community-driven initiatives.
Media Contact
For press inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
Raahim Zafar, Strategic Communications and Development Lead
Email: raahim.zafar@faithbeliefforum.org Phone: 07565558344
Matthew Gold, London Communities Programmes Co-ordinator
Email: matthew.gold@faithbeliefforum.org
Website: faithbeliefforum.org
About The Faith & Belief Forum
F&BF is the largest interfaith charity in the UK. Our vision is a connected and supportive society where people of different faiths, beliefs and cultures have strong, productive and lasting relations. We believe the future belongs to people of all beliefs, that intolerance has no place in society and that diversity adds value. Our mission is to promote and build meaningful and resilient relationships between people of all faiths and non-religious beliefs, through education, encounter, and social action opportunities. We consider ourselves to be an areligious, apolitical organisation which has inclusivity and integrity at its core. We work to achieve our mission and vision through the following three goals:
Goal 1: To equip more learners with the skills and tools they need to handle and influence relations between different faiths and beliefs.
Goal 2: To generate stronger community-based movement aimed at strengthening faith relations and social cohesion in communities, with youth at the forefront.
Goal 3: To project the voices of those we support and the impact of our partnership with them.
