London Boroughs Faiths Network Newsletter - November 2026
Welcome to the November 2026 edition of the LBFN Newsletter.
This is one of the most important months for LBFN, and for faith communities in general, as we prepare for the upcoming Inter Faith Week celebrations.
November also marks the beginning of our Community Resilience Training courses for South West and North Central London. Keep an eye on our social media over the coming month for updates about the training.
On top of these things, we also have Remembrance Day on November 11 and Mitzvah Day on November 22. To those observing these days, we wish you the best. Please read on for more updates from us and our partners.
LBFN Events & News
Quarterly Meeting - December
Community Resilience Training
Inter Faith Week
Resources
Quarterly Meeting (September 2026)
Our Changing Political Landscape
London Resilience Summit
Risk and Capability Workshop
EP: Live
Preparing London for a more Complex Future
Partner Spotlight
Sector Activity
Quarterly Meeting - December
Be Ready London: Strengthening Communities, Building Resilience
Monday 7th December 2-3.30pm
Join LBFN and London Communities Emergencies Partnership for our next quarterly meeting to hear from Katherine Richardson, Director of London Resilience , about the new Be Ready London campaign. Discover how communities, charities, faith groups and partner organisations can play a vital role in strengthening resilience across the capital.
What to expect:
Launch of the Be Ready London campaign
Discussion on the role of communities and organisations in resilience
Updates on current community resilience initiatives and opportunities
Networking with partners and stakeholders from across London
Community Resilience Training - last chance to book!
This autumn we are running two cohorts of our long-running Community Resilience Training course.
The South West London course has already begun, but there's still time to book your place for the North Central London course!
The training includes a wide array of topics, including climate risks, premises security, practical first aid, public health, social cohesion, community safety, and local incident response, all of which are explored over four weeks. This course begins Thursday 12 November.
If you would like to join us on this comprehensive exploration of community resilience, and operate in Islington, Hackney or Camden, sign up below - there's only a few days left!
Inter Faith Week 2026 happens on November 8 - 15. Celebrating diversity and togetherness, Inter Faith Week is a reminder that respect and inter-cultural and inter-faith friendship is not only possible, but thriving.
Interaction between faiths is truly celebrated during Inter Faith Week, but it’s worth remembering that inter faith activity still happens on every day of the year!
There are countless events happening throughout the country, far too many to list here. We have created a list of Inter Faith Week events specifically for London, a true hotspot of diversity!
Click the button below to see our list. If you know of other events that aren’t on the list, please let us know at comms@lbfn.org.uk!
Our Inter Faith Week Events page
Resources
Did you know we also have a resources page?
We’ve specifically tailored the page for faith organisations, collecting useful information from London-based sources on a wide range of important topics, such as:
- Disinformation
- Environment
- Hate Crime
- Place of Worship Safety
- …and more!
We are continuing to update the page as time goes on, so be sure to keep an eye on it for developments and additions!
Quarterly Meeting (September 2026): Counter Terrorism
At our September quarterly meeting, held alongside the London Communities Emergencies Partnership, we brought together community leaders, faith groups, and representatives from the Metropolitan Police to focus on counter-terrorism, awareness, and organisational preparedness.
Read our blog about the session via the button below.
Some key insights shared by Counter Terrorism Policing included:
Strategic Threat Overview: The lines between hate crime, extremism, and terrorism are shifting, emphasising the power of trust, early reporting, and community resilience.
Practical Safety Guidance: Actionable steps for organisational security, from addressing minor physical vulnerabilities (like CCTV maintenance and entry security) to staying mindful of oversharing operational details online.
Preparedness & Planning: Simple, proactive measures such as reviewing emergency plans, assigning clear roles, and maintaining technology dependencies—go a long way in keeping faith spaces and local hubs safe.
London’s greatest strength lies in the strong partnerships built between public agencies, faith organisations, and local voluntary groups. Thank you to everyone who came along, and look out for our next quarterly meeting!
Our Changing Political Landscape
London’s political map is rewriting itself.
From shifting demographics to emerging political movements reshaping local dynamics, the capital is experiencing a period of transformation unlike anything we've seen in recent years.
What does this mean for communities, policy, and the future governance of our city?
In this blog, we dive deep into London’s Changing Political Landscape, breaking down the key trends and what professionals and community leaders should be watching out for. This blog was inspired by a meeting with Borough Faith Forums and the London Resilience Faith & Belief Sector Panel Executive Team.
London Resilience Summit
“I came away with questions, but more than anything - I came away hopeful.”
Hear from Deesha Chadha, Co-chair of the London Resilience Faith & Belief Sector Panel, about her insightful experience at the 2026 London Resilience Summit.
Risk and Capability Workshop: Making London's Emergency Planning Work for Communities
Emergency planning often focuses heavily on systems, infrastructure, and top-down response models. But when a crisis hits, who are the true first responders? More often than not, it’s our neighbours and local community networks.
At the recent partnerships Risk and Capability Workshop, we learned that building a more connected, human-centred resilience system relies on several vital pillars. To find out what these are, read our blog below!
EP: Live
The Voluntary and Community Sector Emergencies Partnership (VCSEP) recently held a brilliant, in-person event focused on Emergency Planning.
The event highlighted a key lesson for emergency planning: true resilience relies on the strength of our community networks. Systems and plans matter, but human connection and trust are what make emergency response succeed.
Read our key takeaways from the event in this blog.
Preparing London for a more Complex Future
"resilience is increasingly a shared endeavour"
London is entering a new era of resilience where multiple challenges are likely to happen at the same time, last longer, and place greater demands on services and communities alike.
Read our reflections on a recent London Resilience Forum (LRF) meeting, focused on a changing resilience landscape.
Partner Spotlight
Here we showcase the work of our partners!
Harrow Interfaith: Inter Faith Week
We have chosen Harrow Interfaith for our spotlight this month due to the incredible array of events they have coming up for Inter Faith Week! Harrow Interfaith are truly embracing inter faith celebration this month, which is something we love to see!
Take a look at their website to find out what else they are up to.
If you would like to be featured in our next partner spotlight to get your work seen by up to 800+ people, please contact Henry at comms@lbfn.org.uk.