What is the Cinnamon Network and the Faith Action Audit? A Christian network with the purpose of “Enabling people and resources to transform their communities and help those in social need.” Faith Action Audit seeks to collect data on the contribution of churches & faith groups to society.

Why do a Faith Action Audit? Enhance the work of the Churches and Faith Groups Forum Encourage greater working together Help to give more accurate perception of churches and faith groups

The Waveney results 44%

The Waveney results

Faith Groups

The needs being addressed Reducing social isolation Supporting people who are in financial crisis Building community Giving children a good start in life Supporting families

Activities being offered Community activity Training and education Providing meals Children and youth work Religious activities

The age of people being supported 46-65 years old 66 years and over 26-45 years

Average impact per organisation 7 social action projects Support for 3,680 beneficiaries 4 paid staff activities 68 volunteer roles 2,806 paid staff hours 8,471 volunteer hours £94,338 worth of support

Partnership working

Questions to consider….. Are Faith Groups addressing the right needs? Are there gaps in the activities that Faith Groups provide? Are the social action projects reaching all demographics of Waveney? How could your Faith Group / organisation work better in partnership? What needs to happen to develop the work further?