What Our Community Says
At Hounslow Friends of Faith (HFOF), our mission is to build bridges, increase knowledge about different traditions, and foster trusting friendships across our borough. The true measure of our success lies in the experiences of the local people who take part in our journey.
The Difference We Make
These testimonies highlight the tangible impact of our interfaith initiatives in Hounslow:
Breaking Down Barriers: By opening the doors to unfamiliar places of worship, we replace the unknown with deep cultural understanding and fascinating learning experiences.
Creating Safe Spaces for Dialogue: Our events give residents a unique, friendly platform to ask questions openly and share personal experiences with neighbours they might otherwise never meet.
Celebrating Local History & Hospitality: Participants consistently experience the immense warmth and generosity of Hounslow’s diverse faith communities, who proudly share their spaces, traditions, and food.
A Trusted Annual Tradition: For many, our community walks have become an unmissable, highly anticipated fixture in the local calendar, celebrated for excellent organisation and a powerful sense of unity.
Real Stories of Connection & Learning
“I really enjoyed the variety of places we visited, and we were welcomed and fed in every place. The Russian Orthodox Church was fascinating, and I learnt so much. My head was buzzing by the end of the day.”
— Annual Walk Participant
“I was struck by the completely different customs and places of worship we encountered on the walk. It was great to be able to ask questions and talk to the other participants about their experiences.”
— Annual Walk Participant
“I go on the Walk every year, it’s one of my highlights. It’s always well organised and I have learnt a lot about faiths and places of worship which I had no idea existed, and about local history. At the venues, the people have been friendly and welcoming and keen to share what they do.”
— Annual Walk Participant
“We think HFOF does a great job in uniting faith communities and creating forums and events for working together.”
— Hounslow Councillor
“If there are issues in any of our faith communities, we ask the advice of members of HFOF.”
— Hounslow Councillor
“Through their wide network of contacts, HFOF provide valuable knowledge and understanding of the real needs of the local faith communities. This helps towards community cohesion and creating positive links.”
— Metropolitan Police
“I’ve met so many different people in my interfaith journey and made new friends. It’s opened my eyes to what a diverse society really is.”
— HFOF member
Recognitions
We are proud that we have been recognised for outstanding services to faith and belief communities in Greater London.
In 2025 we were awarded the London Dangoor Award for our Interfaith Iftar event.
In 2025 we were also given the Awards for All National Lottery Grant.
In 2026 we were awarded the London Dangoor Award for the work of our Interfaith Knitting Group and our Interfaith Sports Project for Young People.
