Endorsements

"I am delighted to lend my support to the Redeeming our Communities initiative. We all have a shared responsibility for our shared future. Individuals, families, government, business, and voluntary organisations all have a vital role to play.

Redeeming our Communities shows how such values can be put into practice. In areas where it has been -working in partnership with the police and other agencies, the police have recognised how beneficial that work can be. The national launch is an exciting opportunity to extend such partnerships elsewhere, so that other communities too can be helped.

Many have cause to be grateful for all you have done. May I pay tribute to everyone involved in this work up to now."

Rt Hon David Cameron MP: Leader of the Opposition

"There are significant benefits from initiatives which involve faith communities working with the police and local agencies, including improving community confidence and trust, increased understanding and not least reduced crime. By working and praying together to reduce crime and disorder we not only change the physical circumstances that affect people's everyday lives but we change the spiritual circumstances. As a police officer and a Christian I know that this work can and will impact on our communities."

 Chief Superintendent Neil Wain: Greater Manchester Police

"Redeeming our Communities' is a unique organisation with a full and practical track record of bringing police, churches and communities together for the benefit of all.  I have been hugely impressed, not only by the events that inspire and challenge, but by the initiatives, problem solving and friendships that have resulted.  Across the UK, people are coming together with their police to make a real difference, bringing hope and transforming lives."

Chief Constable Matt Baggott: Police Service of Northern Ireland

 “All over the globe more and more people are moving from the land into the cities. This puts huge pressure on our communities and it is not surprising that sometimes they erupt in violence. We need God’s help to know how to live in harmony. Peace on our streets is our prayer. I welcome this initiative Redeeming Our Communities for it mobilises people of faith to pray and work for safer cities. It’s a partnership of people and the police working together for the good of the whole community.”

The Rt Revd James Jones Bishop of Liverpool

"It is so encouraging to see how God has already used working partnerships between the police, churches and local communities to bring transformation to lives, and so exciting to see the vision developing as Redeeming our Communities celebrates its national launch."

Rev Malcolm Duncan: Church and Community

“I am delighted to commend this important initiative galvanising Christians to both prayer and action. The two must go hand in hand if we are to see the transformation of our poorest neighbourhoods into places of lasting hope, and people to experience that God’s love for them is passionate and real!”

Fran Beckett: Chief Executive, Church Urban Fund