Preventing extremism is the biggest challenge facing Britain 's security and cohesion within our communities. Whilst the majority of society celebrates the cultural diversity in Britain , extremism and intolerance remain a very real and significant threat to national security and community safety. This event for national and local government, the police, schools, colleges, universities, youth services and communities explored effective approaches to preventing alienation by working with communities to improve cohesion and promote better understanding. Focusing on countering extremism within Britain 's Muslim communities, the conference discussed the impact of government initiatives, such as the preventing violent extremism- winning hearts and minds project and Pathfinder Fund, and set out effective approaches of multi-agency working in local communities to develop relationships and build intelligence.