Awards for Bridging Cultures
Voluntary or community sector projects with an annual income of under £1 million
Winner: FolesHillfields Vision Project
Judges were impressed that this project was hands on and responded to local needs through a range of creative projects that focused on the future as well as the past. We felt this project was successful in creating a space where everyone can feel valued and welcomed.
Commended projects
Aik Saath: strengthening community cohesion through peer-led education
Judges were impressed with the energetic involvement of young people in driving this project and the way it had adapted to the changing population in Slough. We particularly welcomed the involvement of people with disabilities and that the focus on conflict resolution and anti-racism helped to develop skills that could be widely used.
PeaceMaker: Mirrors of extremism inter-community mentoring project
Judges thought this was an outstanding and pioneering cohesion project across divided communities in Manchester. Its focus on challenging radicalisation and extremism was seen as particularly valuable.
St Philip's Centre: Presence and engagement, interfaith dialogue and interculturality
The judges felt that it was important to highlight the roles faith communities can play in bringing people together. They felt this project was an outstanding example in creating dialogue between faiths and co-operation between ethnic communities.
Shortlist
Discover: Connecting stories
Judges liked the way this project involved lots of people from different backgrounds and connected them through story telling about their own lives. We felt that this was a very rich project that could be adapted across the country.
Minorities of Europe: Swapping cultures and developing young champions for community cohesion
This project's work to create meaningful dialogue across cultures was highlighted by judges who also welcomed the unique approach to empowering students to become more active in communities.