Faith itself is the Lifeline: New Data Shows Having Faith Shields Against UK’s Mental Health Crisis
New data from the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life (IIFL) offers a powerful counterpoint as the UK grapples with rising levels of loneliness, anxiety and mental distress: faith provides a significant buffer.
Faith & Happiness: How Religious Belief Shapes Britain’s Emotional Wellbeing
Using survey data and in depth interviews, this report by the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life examines how faith enhances mental health and wellbeing.
Denominational dive-in: Eastern Orthodoxy
IIFL’s sixth ‘denominational dive-in’ focuses on Eastern Orthodox Christianity, one of the oldest denominations of the Christian faith.
People find it easier to accept help from faith-led charities
Weronika Strzyzynska covers our panel event on faith, charity and the cost of living for Hyphen.
Denominational dive-in: Catholicism
IIFL’s fifth ‘denominational dive-in’ looks at Catholicism, the largest denomination of Christianity and one of the world’s oldest faiths.
Faith, charity and the cost of living
About IIFL was joined by representatives from Christians Against Poverty, the National Zakat Foundation, NishkamSWAT and the United Synagogue. The discussion was moderated by presenter and broadcaster Rae Duke. Watch The panel
IIFL convenes high-level discussion of British Muslims’ experiences with expert panel
IIFL hosted an online panel discussion to explore in depth our latest report, ‘Belonging, Belief and Britishness,’ on the evening of 28th May.
Denominational dive-in: Dawoodi Bohras
IIFL’s fourth ‘denominational dive-in’ takes a look at the Dawoodi Bohras, a Muslim community known for their social initiatives around the world.
Unpacking the British Muslim experience
About Drawing from extensive interviews and survey data from over 800 British Muslims, our distinguished panel unpacked key findings, including the high levels of political participation among British Muslims, persistent concerns around media misrepresentation, and the significant but often stigmatized issue of mental health within British Muslim Communities. The panel
Identity politics are harmful to discussions about British Muslims
Kenan Malik cites the findings of our most recent report in his latest column for the Guardian.