EVENTS

Upcoming Events and Gatherings

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  • Navigating Faith, Belief & Belonging

    📅 Thursday 18th June 2026
    🕕 6:00pm – 9:00pm
    📍Oasis Faith and Spirituality Centre, Kirkham Street, Preston, PR1 2XQ.

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EVENTS

Previous Events and Gatherings

Check out our previous events

  • Beyond Conflict: Stories of Unity, Courage and Hope

    15 June 2026 — Hosted by the wonderful, Helen Bingley OBE JP DL, the Former High Sheriff of Lancashire, The Light Foundation successfully hosted its Refugee Week 2026 event, Beyond Conflict: Stories of Unity, Courage and Hope.

    Representatives and distinguished leaders from the council, faith communities, education and health services attended, demonstrating a shared commitment to community cohesion and social inclusion.

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  • Interfaith Leadership in Divided Times: Young Leaders and Faith Voices Convene in the Houses of Parliament

    London, 16 April 2026 — On Thursday evening, organised by The Light Foundation and The Faith & Belief Forum, emerging leaders, alumni, and distinguished faith and political voices gathered at the Houses of Parliament for a timely and thought-provoking event titled Interfaith Leadership in Divided Times. The dialogue brought together participants from across the ParliaMentors network…

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  • Is Britain Better Off Because of Immigration?

    As part of our UK tour, we held a public discussion in Burnley on ‘Is Britain Better Off Because of Immigration?’ The event brought together local leaders, academics, councillors, health professionals, and community members for a respectful dialogue on this topical issue.Panelists included:

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  • Is Hostile Politics Endangering Refugees?

    On a rainy Thursday evening, the Quaker Meeting House in Preston hosted a full-capacity public forum on refugee safety and the political climate, hosted by Shaykh Adam Kelwick.Attendees from across the county braved the weather and heavy security to engage with adiverse panel representing Reform UK, Labour, and the Independent Alliance.Panelists included: The discussion explored…

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  • Women and Equalities Committee Visit

    We were honoured to host Members of Parliament from the cross-party Women and Equalities Committee in private meetings at Southport Mosque and the Abdullah Quilliam Mosque in Liverpool, chaired by MP Sarah Owen.Following our work in Southport and Liverpool after the riots, the meetings provided a chance to engage directly with local communities and discuss…

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  • Mosque Open Day

    Hundreds attend Open Day at Southport Mosque. Hundreds attended an Open Day at Southport Mosque, hosted by the Light Foundation, celebrating unity and resilience following last summer’s Islamophobic attack. Visitors toured the mosque, shared food, and took part in open conversations, fostering friendship and solidarity. Distinguished guests included:

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BUILDING PEACE

15 Years of Peace Building

Light Foundation is one of the UK’s leading organisation on:

  • Conflict Resolution and Peace building
  • Challenging Narratives of Violence and Extremism
  • Youth Empowerment

We organise events on a wide range of pressing issues, including refugees and immigration, the rise of the far right, politics, religion, health, education, youth related matters, extremism, racism, crime, the impact of war in the world, mental health, and culture. 

IMPACT

Driving Change

  • Organised over 100 public and private events across the UK
  • Engaged members of the far right
  • Engaged a broad range of stakeholders, including the general public, civic leaders (such as MPs and local councillors), police, academia, and young people
  • Attracted hundreds of attendees across events
  • Hosted events in venues, including the Houses of Parliament, schools, colleges, universities, and faith institutions
  • Brought together over 40 expert speakers from diverse fields

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