Initially an interfaith group which brought people together from the major world faiths and continuing support for the venture has come from our two local bishops, members of the different faith communities, and other interested organisations.
Plymouth City Council generously provided initial start-up funds to renovate the building and get the project up and running. The Centre was established as a charity and officially opened on 20th September 2001 by Councillor Maureen Lawley
The Centre has developed over the past five years and is now widely regarded across the city as a major resource; providing contacts, expertise and experience within the fields of religious diversity, interfaith dialogue and support and engagement with faith communities.
In recognition of this ground-breaking work the Director was awarded the Premier South West Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Innovation in October 2004.
The Centre was established as the result of vision and as a response to the growing need across the city for greater awareness and understanding of a multifaith and multicultural society.
Through engagement with and support of the smaller faith groups the premises are now regularly used by the Bahai, Hindu and Muslim faith communities.
A group of Trustees drawn from six different faith communities oversees the Centre. The full-time Director of the centre - Jonathan Marshall - is permanently seconded to the centre from the Department for Lifelong learning.
An increasing number of essential volunteers help with the practical business of operating the Centre and delivering services. In particular these include our faithand culture speakers.
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