All EEFC publications are held in full, downloadable form on the FaithNetEast web site. The summary below gives an outline of each and provides a direct link to the document.

Annual Report for the East of England Faiths Council 2010-2011
During the period of this report, the East of England Faiths Council has undergone considerable changes to its capacity and income, and implemented a new business plan designed to use its resources as effectively as possible. It is grateful to all those involved, not only for the monies received but also for their generous commitment of time and experience to EEFC’s work.

10 Myths Busted
A number of myths surround contracting to faith-based bodies to deliver publicly funded services and can obstruct the fair access of such bodies to public funding and tendering opportunities as part of the third sector. Some of these myths, followed by the facts in each case are set out in the document.

Believing in our Environment
Produced with partners the Environment Agency, CRN and Akashi, this leaflet gives the approach of each major faith tradition to the issues, lists resources, and gives suggestions for action.

Building for Faith
A guide for faith groups who are considering moving or extending premises – basics about dealing with the planning process. Extensive list of resources in the region.

Empowerment and Faith Communities Report
This report, from research in 2009, was designed to identify issues around the empowerment of faith communities and their ability to influence decisions at local level in the East of England. Key findings and recommendations for future action are given.

Facilities for Faith Communities in New Developments - Executive Summary
In 2007 Cambridgeshire Horizons commissioned a study to identify best practice in making provision for facilities for faith groups in the major new developments. The impetus for the study was the recognised role that faith groups can play in building cohesive new communities and the difficulties they may face in securing premises or other facilities. Recommendations arising have national relevance, as this is the first study of its type.

Faith and Sexual Orientation Report 2008-09
This research was funded by Capacity Builders for the regional VCS Equalities Group to review the current body of knowledge in relation to faiths and equalities and to set this within the context of some of the local experiences of people of faith in the Eastern region. Concludes with recommendations for future work.

Faith in Action
This 2003 report, on faith communities and how they generate social capital in the East of England, provides examples of the range of service provision and makes recommendations for how this can be supported by the public and voluntary sectors.

Faiths and the Economy Survey May 2009
Following a meeting between the East of England Development Agency and several third sector regional infrastructure bodies in the early part of 2009 it was agreed to conduct a survey of groups associated with the East of England Faiths Council to look at the impact of the credit crunch on their current and future activity.

Funding Guide for Faith Groups in the East of England
Produced by CDF, this guide is designed to help faith groups in the region with their fundraising. It is a brief snapshot of some of the many different resources and funding streams available.

Guidance on Governance and Constitutions for Local Inter Faith Groups
This document provides suggestions for Local Inter Faith groups regarding governance and constitutional arrangements. Inter Faith Groups are generally quite small with limited resources and governance may seem daunting but it is worth getting it right from the outset to avoid longer term problems. A copy is available from:

Hindu Presence Research
This 2008 research gathered views of Hindu Community groups and individuals in the region on their role in civic life.

Jain Communities in the East of England
A 2009 survey of Jains in the region and their willingness to engage in local and regional civic life. The report highlights key findings.

Local Interfaith Activity in the East of England
As part of its programme of support for increasing inter faith dialogue and action across England, in 2008 CLG funded the East of England Faiths Council (EEFC) to undertake preliminary research into, and a survey of local inter faith work and organisations.

Local Inter Faith Bodies: Structure and Membership 2011
From time to time, the East of England Faiths Council is asked by local inter faith bodies about how they should make decisions on their organisational framework and patterns of membership. While we cannot give formal advice or guidance on this, because it is essentially a matter for local decision by each group, we hope that this background information and suggestions of some points to consider may prove useful.

Local Inter Faith Organisations Survey 2011
LIFOs are the lifeblood of vital faith interaction across the country: they foster good understanding between people from all areas of life, culture and belief; contribute enormously to their locality by making input to plans and policy, providing information, and creating opportunities to learn; and provide individuals of faith with the rewards of sharing their time and knowledge with one another. When it became clear that the East of England Faiths Council would need to scale back its work programme substantially, given the loss of significant funding from central government, we determined that an area of activity which should not suffer, would be that of supporting such local organisations wherever and whenever we could. The intention of this survey was to ensure that our resources would be applied where they were most wanted and effective. We believe that its findings will not only assist us in realising this intention, but will also be of wider interest.

Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) Boards: Role and Responsibilities of Faith Representatives
The EEFC promotes the value of faith representation on every LSP and supports representatives and their nominating inter faith bodies where these exist. These guidelines on the role are intended to be useful to people representing faith communities on LSPs in the East of England.

Media Relations, a basic guide for faith and inter faith groups in the East of England
This short guide has been produced to help you get your message across and to develop positive relationships with your local media. It covers the basics of press releases, interviews, and dealing with issues and crises.

Migrant Workers:

Faith Based Projects Supporting Migrant Workers: Information and Resources
Workers from other countries, commonly known as ‘migrant workers’, make a valuable and significant contribution to the region’s economic prosperity. This document is intended to provide some underpinning information and guidance for faith groups that are offering support to migrant workers in the East of England.

Faith Groups and Migrant Workers Report
In 2008 a research team commissioned by EEFC contacted statutory, professional and voluntary bodies within East Anglia in an attempt to gather and collate relevant information relating to faith groups running migrant worker projects and of the support they receive.

Offender Management Research in the East of England
Commissioned by the EEFC in November 2008, this research assessed the current level of involvement in offender management among faith groups across the region. It highlights their important role and the required environment to best support this.

Religious Literacy Training in the East of England
This September 2008 report explores the training on religion and belief provided within, and procured by, local authorities based in the East of England. In so doing it highlights the scope, strengths and weaknesses of training in religion or belief; looks at gaps or constraints in uptake; makes strategic recommendations for regional coordination of training and considers how learning from the East of England might be applied more widely.

Sikh Presence and Relationships in the Region, November 2010
Sikhs are the fourth largest religion in the UK, but the fifth largest in the East of England. There are regional variations, both in terms of Sikh population and also places of worship and engagement with local interfaith forums/councils. This survey covered modi operandi of Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations in the region, and also national Sikh issues which concern regional Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations.

Working and Consulting with Faith Communities in the East of England
A regional guide to resources and practical information (February 2008) intended for public and other bodies who interact with faith groups in the course of their work.

Working with SACREs: an introduction for Local Inter Faith Organisations (LIFOs) in the East of England
SACREs have an important role to play in supporting RE and in contributing to the raising of standards in the subject. LIFOs have been formed or developed by the involvement and encouragement of LAs who see them as a crucial part of engaging and consulting with local communities. LAs are responsible for providing support for their SACRE, and in practice the effectiveness of a SACRE will depend very much on the quality of that support. This document explores a number of possibilities for partnership working between LIFOs and SACREs.

Recent, relevant publications from other bodies can also be found in the Publications section of the FaithNetEast web site.