The Three Faiths Forum was founded in London in 1997 by Sir Sigmund Sternberg, Revd. Dr Marcus Braybrooke and Sheikh Dr Mohamed Aboulkhair Zaki Badawi.

They were concerned about the distance felt by individuals from different faiths and the divisions between some faith communities. They felt that the shared histories, traditions and values of Islam, Christianity and Judaism offered great opportunities for bringing people together, providing a shared response to certain issues. The Forum was not set up as a religious organisation, but brought together, represented and supported people from the three faiths as it does today. What started as a space where religious and community leaders could meet has turned into an agent of change.

For many years, the Three Faiths Forum has focused on improving understanding between the Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities and their engagement with wider society. This has been done on a national level in the UK, engaging the leaders of the three communities through seminars and event planning, and at the grass-roots level in developing local and professional groups. In 2006 the Forum embarked on its Youth & Education programme. Then in 2007 it launched its first mentoring programme. These programmes for young people are now a key focus of the organisation. In 2008, the Forum launched a new branch in the Middle East.

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