THE MULTI-FAITH CENTRE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

What THE MULTI-FAITH CENTRE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DERBY does

The Multi-Faith Centre at the University of Derby is a registered charity (No. 1087140) and company limited by guarantee (No. 03952377) that builds positive relationships between faith communities and civic society across Derby and Derbyshire. Physically located on the University of Derby Kedleston Road campus, it operates as a small organization with approximately 5 staff, functioning primarily as a community convener, venue provider, and programme operator rather than a technology or service-delivery business.

Its core activities divide into three streams: (1) community projects — including the Derby Faith Alliance interfaith partnership, the Race and Religion Hate Crime Project (coordinating 40 community groups across Derbyshire), the Women in Faith Network, the Surviving Climate Catastrophe environmental programme, and previously the Survive and Thrive refugee support project (ended May 2020) and Roma Community Care (transferred to St James Centre in January 2021); (2) venue hire — Meeting Room 1 (60 seats), Meeting Room 2 (30 seats), the Bishop Lonsdale Room (25 seats), combined rooms (130 seats), and piano hire, priced at £20–£60 per hour with separate charity and commercial rates; and (3) training services — religious diversity, anti-Islamophobia, and anti-Semitism training delivered to individuals and organizations on a quote basis.

Revenue is generated primarily through grants from institutional funders (National Lottery Community Fund, Home Office, Foundation Derbyshire, Derbyshire Police & Crime Commissioner), supplemented by individual donations (with Gift Aid), venue hire fees, and training income. Distribution relies on direct engagement at the physical Centre, a referral network of 40 community groups, partnerships with Derby City Council, the University of Derby, and the Inter-Faith Network, and digital channels including the website, e-bulletin, and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

Name

THE MULTI-FAITH CENTRE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Legal name

The Multi-Faith Centre at the University of Derby

Website

https://multifaithcentre.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Multi-Faith Centre at the University of Derby is a registered UK charity that builds relationships between faith communities and civic society across Derby and Derbyshire, delivering community projects, religious diversity training, and venue hire from its base on the University of Derby campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Organisation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations (BPAGAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Interfaith dialogue services
• Community venue hire
• Religious diversity training
• Faith community engagement
• Charitable community projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Derby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies heavily on donations from supporters. Donations can be made via PayPal or cheque. Gift Aid forms are available for UK tax payers to increase donations by approximately 20%. Donations are vital to funding event programmes and supporting vulnerable communities.
2. Venue and Space Hire: The Centre offers flexible meeting and event spaces for hire including Meeting Room 1 (60 seats), Meeting Room 2 (30 seats), Bishop Lonsdale Room (25 seats), combined rooms (130 seats), and the entire venue. Hire charges vary by organization type (charity vs commercial rates). Additional services include piano hire.
3. Training Services: The Centre delivers training on religious diversity, overcoming Islamophobia and anti-Semitism for individuals and organizations. These training programs generate revenue while advancing the organization's mission of interfaith understanding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Multi-Faith Centre facilitates interfaith dialogue and cooperation between faith communities and civic society in Derby and Derbyshire. It delivers community projects supporting vulnerable populations (refugees, asylum seekers, Roma communities, and hate crime victims), delivers training on religious diversity, and rents out meeting and event spaces at charity and commercial rates.

Product overview

The Multi-Faith Centre at the University of Derby operates as a community-focused charitable organisation offering venue hire services and managing multiple community projects and programmes. Venue services include flexible meeting spaces at charity and commercial rates. Core projects include the Derby Faith Alliance (interfaith partnership), Race and Religion Hate Crime Project (supporting victims across 40 community groups), The Club (youth programme for Roma youth), Surviving Climate Catastrophe (environmental education), Survive and Thrive (refugee support), and Roma Community Care (advocacy services). Additional offerings include Religious Diversity Training, the Women in Faith Network forum, and downloadable faith guides and resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venue & Room Hire

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported c1400 Roma clients through drop-in sessions with 84% excellent and 15% good ratings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University of DerbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary host institution providing the Centre's physical location at Kedleston Road campus. The University provides infrastructure, parking facilities, and collaborates on events including chaplaincy activities and student engagement.
• Derby City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey civic partner supporting the Centre's work in building relationships between faith communities and civic society. Provides funding and collaborative support for community initiatives.
• Inter-Faith NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational body for interfaith work in the UK. Provides networking, resources, and support for local interfaith initiatives like the Multi-Faith Centre.
• Derbyshire Police & Crime CommissionermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunds the Race and Religion Hate Crime project and works with the Centre to improve police responses to hate crimes and support for victims.
• COREminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community organization collaborating on community development initiatives.
• Upbeat CommunitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Survive and Thrive refugee support project. Provides services helping refugees and asylum seekers find belonging and purpose in the community.
• British Red CrossmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in the Survive and Thrive project delivering outcomes one and two: helping refugees cope with immediate material crises and find sustainable routes out of crises.
• St James CentremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrently manages the Roma Community Care project following transfer from MFC in January 2021. Provides a more sustainable and resilient service for the Roma Community supported by larger charity infrastructure.
• Minhaj Welfare FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the Centre and University of Derby Chaplaincy on community Iftar events to bring people of all faiths together during Ramadan.
• Every Stitch A Story (Laura Burrill)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity arts practitioner who collaborates on Holocaust Memorial Day events including the 80 Candles Quilt Project, creating textile-based memorial and educational experiences.
• University of Derby ChaplaincycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Chaplaincy team works closely with the Centre on interfaith events, Iftar celebrations, and providing spiritual support to students and staff.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Al-Khoei Foundation: UK-based Islamic faith charity running interfaith dialogue, education, and community programs. Comparable in hosting events and providing community spaces, but with a single-faith (Shia Muslim) anchoring rather than a multi-faith convening role.
• Manchester Faith Network: Regional interfaith body in Greater Manchester promoting cooperation between faith communities and civic institutions. Comparable peer at a city-region level, with similar convening and training functions.

Direct peers

• Birmingham Council of Faiths: Regional interfaith coordinating body in the West Midlands. Closest functional peer to MFC at a regional level — coordinating faith communities, civic engagement, and city-level cohesion in another UK city.
• Faith & Belief Forum: London-based interfaith organization running dialogue, training, and social action programs. Comparable in its training (religious diversity, anti-prejudice) and convening of faith communities, but with national rather than regional scope.
• St Philip's Centre, Leicester: Interfaith study and dialogue centre operating in the East Midlands. Direct parallel to MFC in mission (interfaith understanding, faith-based social engagement) and regional UK university city context.
• Three Faiths Forum: UK interfaith organization convening Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities for dialogue and social action. Directly comparable mission and training portfolio, with a primarily London/East Midlands footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Inter Faith Network for the UK: National umbrella body for interfaith organizations in the UK. Listed as a strategic partner of MFC; comparable in promoting interfaith dialogue at a higher (national) tier, with the MFC functioning as a regional affiliated body.
• Near Neighbours (Church Urban Fund): National interfaith and community cohesion program funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Comparable in bringing faith communities together for social action and addressing community tensions, but operates as a funder/program rather than a venue.

Emerging players

• Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ): National charity building interfaith relations between Christian and Jewish communities. Shares MFC's training and dialogue remit but with a narrower faith pairing and a different geographic reach.

Others

• Derby City Council (Community Cohesion Team): Local authority partner and core funder of MFC. Adjacent rather than competitive — Derby City Council commissions or co-delivers the kind of community cohesion, hate crime, and faith-engagement work that MFC performs, and shapes the funding environment in which MFC operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MultiFaithDerby
• Facebookfacebook.com/multifaith.centre.1
• Instagraminstagram.com/multifaithcentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-multi-faith-centre-at-the-university-of-derby

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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