Looking for inspiration of what you might do in your parish or area to increase engagement within your community? These stories may provide some inspiration.
Family Fest – in the South West of England

Family Fest Southwest is an opportunity for families to gather and share a weekend of activities, games, workshops, music and worship.
The annual Family Fest SW camping weekend takes place at River Dart Country Park, near Ashburton. Organised by Anglo-Catholic churches in Devon it aims to be as affordable as possible to enable families to have a fun and a relaxed weekend away. The theme for the 2023 weekend was Bread of Heaven.
For more information visit: www.familyfestsouthwest.com
‘Family Fest was a fantastic success again – the best so far!‘






St Richard’s Church, Haywards Heath.
Some simple initiatives increased community engagement in this South of England commuter town.