* Interface with regional agencies delivering
government policies in the West Midlands
and advise them on the impact of such
agendas on faith communities.

* Facilitate discussion between and research
among faith communities on matters of
social and religious concern.

* Help build the capacity of faith
communities to engage with policy-makers
and service providers at local, sub-regional
and regional levels and to act as their
advocate.

* Encourage community cohesion both
through interfaith dialogue and discussion
with the wider public.