Tower Hamlets Inter Faith Forum warmly invites you to a special event exploring how faith communities can support individuals and families experiencing insecure or unstable housing, such as temporary accommodation, hidden homelessness and more.
Faith groups in Tower Hamlets have long provided compassion, dignity, and hope to those facing hardship. This gathering celebrates that tradition while creating space for honest conversation and collaboration on one of today’s most pressing challenges — ensuring everyone has a safe and secure place to call home.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Time: 6:30–8:30pm
Venue: St Margaret’s House, Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9PL
Join us to:
- Share experiences: Learn from faith groups already providing practical and pastoral support — from food provision to emergency accommodation.
- Shape local action: Contribute insights to help guide local approaches to housing and homelessness support.
- Connect and collaborate: Network with local leaders and organisations committed to compassion, inclusion, and community wellbeing.
Programme Highlights:
Opening reflections from Tower Hamlets Inter Faith Forum Co-Chairs, Reverend James Olanipekun and Sufia Alam
Speakers:
- Archdeacon Peter Farley-Moore, Diocese of London
- Karen Swift, Director of Housing Strategy, Tower Hamlets Council
- Councillor Musthak Ahmed, Tower Hamlets Council
- Sister Christine Frost, Neighbours in Poplar
- Emily Humphreys, TH Health Determinants Research Collab
Discussions exploring barriers, opportunities, and joint actions
Q&A session
Networking over free refreshments
We Believe:
- Every person deserves dignity, safety, and a home
- Faith communities are uniquely placed to understand and respond to local needs
- Working together across faiths and sectors can create real, lasting change
Who Should Attend:
Faith leaders, community leaders, local residents, and statutory partners – anyone committed to building compassionate, inclusive communities.
If you would like to be a stallholder at this event please email jenny.hadgraft@faithaction.net