Our Mission

We exist to create space for honest conversations, compassionate service, and shared responsibility across faiths, cultures, and lived experience.

Our work is grounded in respect not uniformity and in the belief that mutual understanding grows when people listen deeply and act intentionally.

Our Story

What began as a small effort to bring people together has grown into a platform for collaboration, learning, and service.

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Our Values

Respect

Every voice matters. We lead with humility and listen without assumption.

Integrity

Transparency, honesty, and accountability guide every decision.

Service

We measure success by impact and how we show up for others.

Dialogue

Growth begins when difference is met with curiosity, not fear.

Be Part of the Work

Whether you want to learn, volunteer, or collaborate; there is a place for you here.

WHERE WE ARE BASED
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Salimata – Representing Buddhism

Salimata

I am a member of SACRE and of SGI-UK (Soka Gakkai International), which is in 192 countries and territories. The motto for SGI-UK is “Trust through Friendship, Peace through Trust.” This motto has inspired me to live by humanistic values of mutual respect, inclusiveness and dignity.

Representing the Buddhist faith
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Gary – Representing Christianity

Gary

I am an Anglican priest in the liberal catholic tradition, which means I am comfortable with people from faith or no faith. I believe we are all just seeking the truth (whatever that is) and that all faiths have something to say about this.

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David – Representing Humanism

David

I am the Chair of Dorset Humanists and an Honorary Member of Humanists UK. I regularly visit schools to talk about Humanism and am on the leadership team of a monthly dialogue group for people of different faiths and beliefs.

Representing Humanism
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Sister Tama – Representing the Muslim faith

Sister Tama

Hello, I’m Tama. I was raised in a home shaped by two very different worldviews; an Irish Catholic father and an English atheist mother.

Representing the Muslim faith
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Lynda – Representing Judaism

Lynda

During my varied teaching career I developed an expertise in teaching Judaism. I am a member of the Bournemouth Jewish community and the Jewish representative on 2 local SACREs. I am also very involved in interfaith work.

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Our aim is to promote understanding.

“The test of faith is whether I can make space for difference.” – Late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks –