A funding appeal run by the Bath and North East Somerset Faith Foundation has raised £3,000 for a new campaign to tackle and raise awareness of antisemitism across the local area.
The organisation, which promotes and encourages social cohesion and dialogue between religious groups, launched a fundraising campaign last year.
Director of the Faith Foundation, Nathan Hartley, said:
“Thanks to everyone who has donated to our appeal. We’re 100% funded through voluntary contributions and grants and without the support and generosity of others we wouldn’t be able to carry out the important work that we do.”
The £3,000 was raised thanks to donations from the public, plus grants from the Medlock Trust and the Spalding Charity.
The Medlock Trust is a Bath-based grant-making organisation focused on supporting local projects that address deprivation and social need.
The Spalding Charity is a national organisation that funds educational and faith-based projects across the UK that promote social cohesion and interfaith dialogue.
“This funding means we can now launch our ‘stand up to antisemitism’ campaign for 2026 and run a series of events throughout the year.” added Nathan.
The £3,000 will be used to fund a number of events and workshops this year across Bath & North East Somerset, which will include:
• Tree planting events
• School assemblies
• Film showings
• Art exhibitions
• Interfaith and civic gatherings
• ‘Bridging Generations’ public awareness campaign
More details about the campaign and how people can get involved are available from the Bath & North East Somerset Faith Foundation at info@bathnesfaithfoundation.org.uk
The Bath and North East Faith Foundation was established several years ago to:
• Support, encourage, and strengthen the work of faith groups across the district.
• Act as a conduit between faith groups and public bodies in ensuring they have a voice and have representation on issues that matter to them.
• Carry out research into socio-religious trends in Bath, Somerset and the wider area.
• Run community engagement projects with faith (and non-faith) groups
• Organise events that promote social inclusion, learning and understanding
