Edinburgh Interfaith Association
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC017622
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- May 1, 1991
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- 18
West Mayfield
Edinburgh
EH9 1TQ
Contact
- Website
edinburghinterfaith.com
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the promotion of religious or racial harmony'
EIFA is Scotland’s oldest interfaith association. We were set up to promote positive dialogue between people of all faiths and none to encourage understanding , respect, and appreciation. We achieve this through numerous educational, social, and fraternal programmes conducted throughout the City of Edinburgh. These programmes include our monthly Faith Road Shows in Primary and Secondary Schools, our annual Uniting for Peace and Friendship programme, the annual Peace Walk to local places of worship, the Fringe Care Fest in local Care homes, and many other diverse and valuable programmes. All of this is achieved with own full time staff, one part time, and a loyal legion of dedicated volunteers
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','Other defined groups','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'
Objectives: 5. The charitable purposes for which EIFA is established are :- i. The promotion and advancement of interfaith dialogue and education ii. The promotion of religious and racial harmony iii. the promotion of equality and diversity iv. the advancement of citizenship or community development. v. the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities. The vision of EIFA is to work with peoples of all faith and none to create a more respectful, peaceful and equal world where everyone’s human rights are respected and in order to achieve this, EIFA aims to bring faith communities together, promote understanding, trust and positive action, in building religious and racial harmony and to offer EIFA’s expertise as a resource for all.
Geography
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £137,447 | £104,607 | 3 |
| March 31, 2024 | £109,403 | £98,720 | 2 |
| March 31, 2023 | £113,660 | £90,747 | 3 |
| March 31, 2022 | £85,914 | £91,937 | 2 |
| March 31, 2021 | £99,657 | £76,288 | 2 |