The first of these in the United Kingdom were established in 1922, in London, Manchester and Bournemouth. On 13th October 1923, in London, the National Spiritual Assembly of England came into being, one of the first in the world. Over 6000 people from all over the world attended the Congress, many wearing their national costumes, a very colourful and arresting sight in the middle of London. The National Spiritual Assembly of the British Isles attained legal status by its incorporation, in 1939, and was registered as a charity in 1967. By the end of this centenary period all the Local Spiritual Assemblies should have achieved charitable status.
Faith is to promote unity and understanding among people of different backgrounds.