--- title: News date: 2026-07-28T11:35:00+01:00 author: Mani Bae canonical_url: "https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news" section: Pages --- --- # News Stories, news and reflections from across our work, our partners and the communities we serve. 69 results ## News articles - ### [Living in a peaceful community relies on consent](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/peaceful-community-consent) Story 12 Nov 2026 On the face of it, sixth form experiences at The City of Leicester College and Gateway College, though only separated by a couple of miles, are quite different. - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/InterFaithWeek-EastLondon-1.png?v=1794306386) ### [Listening to local voices in East London](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/local-voices-east-london) Story 10 Nov 2026 Together, we are building a community where everyone has a voice, feels valued and belongs. - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/3fb4e0ce-6a90-4231-859b-5079cb7617aa.jpeg?v=1794303471) ### [Near Neighbours: Interfaith engagement and social action at the grassroots](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/interfaith-engagement-grassroots) Story 10 Nov 2026 Laura Johnson, our Head of Community Resilience, shares why interfaith work is integral to the work we do, and why she joined us - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/44277/Lauda-Liverpool.jpg?v=1791987803) ### [Change happens here](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/change-happens-here) Story 03 Nov 2026 Discover how listening to local people, working together and building on community strengths leads to lasting change — all year round. - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/Chris-Cummings-news.jpg?v=1785934324) ### [Breathing space in the midst of a stormy outlook](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/budget-breathing-space) News 03 Nov 2026 Chris Cummings, CUF Chair of trustees, considers the budget - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/Travelling-and-Learning-Together-at-the-VA-2-Medium.jpg?v=1792068593) ### [Everyday things in common](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/leicester-things-in-common) Story 02 Nov 2026 Afternoon tea, egg-free cakes, Gujarati Garba dance, a Bengali bortha party and walking football are all bringing the people of Leicestershire closer together - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/44277/Lauda-Liverpool.jpg?v=1791987803) ### [From listening to action: a women-only fitness project in Liverpool](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/liverpool-listening-to-action) Story 02 Nov 2026 How Near Neighbours funding helped the Lauda Project respond to local women’s needs, remove barriers to exercise and create a welcoming space for health, wellbeing and friendship - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/IFW-Nottinghamx4.jpg?v=1792666810) ### [Women of faith in Nottingham come together to build stronger communities](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/nottingham-women-of-faith) Story 02 Nov 2026 Inspired by a conversation at Buckingham Palace, a growing network of women from different faiths is building relationships, challenging inequality and creating opportunities for women across Nottingham. - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/Near-Neighbours-Yorks-May-23-0551.jpg?v=1793098787) ### [Responding to emerging community needs](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/west-yorkshire-emerging-needs) Story 02 Nov 2026 “A welcoming experience for all, regardless of age or faith or background, and an ear to listen.” - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/SBCG-Bham-1-002.jpg?v=1792683036) ### [Making space for honest conversations across faiths in South Birmingham](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/birmingham-honest-conversations) Story 02 Nov 2026 How a series of café-style conversations is helping young Muslims and Christians explore big questions, challenge assumptions and build friendships across faith communities. - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/Luton-IFW-content-Nov26x3.jpeg?v=1792060312) ### [Luton, one united voice](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/luton-united-voice) Story 02 Nov 2026 Together with local faith leaders, community organisations and public bodies, GRASSROOTS Luton asked a simple question: What does our community need right now? - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/Together-Network-Covenantx1.jpg?v=1792590893) ### [Local wisdom. National connections. Shared ambition](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/together-network-covenant) News 26 Oct 2026 Together Network opens new chapter for Christian social justice