The idea of the journey was to take the youngsters out of their comfort zones and allow them to learn from each other.

It was filmed by BBC2 and screened on its Daily Politics Show.

Those taking part in the joint initiative visited a climbing centre and a rifle range and climbed a mountain together.  They also hosted a dinner, to which local dignitaries and VIPs including the Sheriff of Cumbria were invited.

One of the young men involved, Mohammad Fazan, 19, told the BBC that following the London bombings he felt "alienated from the crowd," and that "even if they don't say nothing, you still have in your mind that you feel alienated".

But for ACF leader Hanif Qadir, this project represented an opportunity to "establish how close we are in fact".  He said: "Muslims and Christians climbing a mountain together to reach the peak was quite symbolic."

This project is believed to be the first of its kind in Waltham Forest, and was designed to create an opportunity to break down prejudice and misunderstanding.

Both groups felt that despite living in a diverse borough, interaction between the different faith groups had been limited.

Andrew Musgrave of Worth Unlimited said: "For me there is something very important and significant in the acts of travelling together, eating together, and sleeping under one roof.

"When you do these things you better understand and value one another and misperceptions inevitably dissolve."

Further shared activities are planned with more people involved.  The project was featured in local Guardian:  please visit: http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/search/display.var.2150935.0.waltham_forest_christians_and_muslims_unite_on_journey_of_understanding.php

Youth Cafe study project: The study was led by Leytonstone United Free Church to find out the needs of young people living in and around Leytonstone.  The project is now trying to raise money to buy or rent a property for a full time Youth Cafe but in the interim working in partnership with the Youth Service and Worth Unlimited to provide a youth drop-in bus which parks outside Letystone tube station between 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. on a Friday evening.  The Mobile Youth Venue, "My Venue'" bus, a converted bus where young people can relax, play music, access the internet and enjoy social time with friends.

The project is looking to set up as an independent organisation and has an elected Management Committee.

Nur Ul Islam mosque youth club and Nur Ul Islam Primary School:

A club providing football, social and educational activities to young people of all faiths.