Who we are
We are an independent educational charity providing information about minority religions and sects which is as accurate, up-to-date and as evidence-based as possible.
We exist to prevent harm based on misinformation about minority religions and sects by bringing the insights and methods of academic research into the public domain.
Our name Inform is an acronym for “Information Network Focus On Religious Movements.” For more information about our background and links to articles on our work see the entry on Inform in the Critical Dictionary of Apocalyptic and Millenarian Movements.

What we do and how we do it
Our work spans every level of society; from the personal; responding directly to enquiries about minority religions and sects from individuals, through to the institutional/societal; advising key Government Bodies.
The primary roles we fulfil sit in 4 key areas:
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Expert information
in the form of a dedicated enquiry service, responding to the specific context and needs of each enquirer.
What we do and how we do it
Our work spans every level of society; from the personal; responding directly to enquiries about minority religions and sects from individuals, through to the institutional/societal; advising key Government Bodies.

The primary roles we fulfil sit in 4 key areas:
1. Expert information
in the form of a dedicated enquiry service, responding to the specific context and needs of each enquirer.
2. Research
undertaken collaboratively with other organisations and groups.
See Partnerships
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Public Engagement
via seminars/events and training for organisations like the Police and Social Workers.
3. Academic publications
See publications
4. Public Engagement
via seminars/events and training for organisations like the Police and Social Workers.
Our Offer
Inform acts as a unique bridge
between academic expertise and
practical application.
We provide impartial, accurate and up to date information specifically tailored to meet the needs of a wide-range of audiences (from individuals through to Government Bodies); all with a focus on providing this information in the service of tackling real world challenges and empowering people to make informed decisions.
Our work is supported by our expertise in the social sciences, our publications and collaborative research secure our reputation as thought-leaders in this area; uniquely able to offer expert and contextualised knowledge through our thorough understanding of this subject-matter and the legacy of our work with minority religions and sects spanning thirty years’ experience.
We are equally at home running training for social workers as we are producing new research in this field.

People
Inform’s Management
Committee
Inform’s Staff
Honorary Research Fellows

Inform is a registered charity, no. 801729. Company no. 2346855. Terms and Conditions