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.

Inform is delighted to announce that it is a key partner on a grant from the John Templeton Foundation (#63357) from March 2025 – November 2027. This project, hosted by the Open University, is a collaboration with the Database of Religious History (DBH), based at the University of British Columbia.

This project will develop the world’s largest open-access dataset on contemporary religious movements, examining how new forms of religiosity impact human flourishing. By combining quantitative analysis with qualitative expertise, we will study religious groups that emerged since the 1970s across Christian, Dharmic, Japanese, Islamic, and esoteric traditions. The project aims to provide evidence-based insights for policymakers and researchers on how contemporary religious practices contribute to personal and societal wellbeing. For more information see the project website: www.newreligiosity.org.