Other Race Projects
Novas Group - Bristol
The Novas Group has developed a strong reputation for delivery of quality housing and community-based services, and for new and innovative approaches to working with people who experience inequality and discrimination. More recently they are developing extensive work, learning, social enterprise and cultural services to support their core work and to match and stretch the diverse aspirations of the people they support. Such as the support offered to Signpost & Rite Direkshon a community project based in Bristol which is helping Black Afrikan and Afrikan Caribbean people to help themsleves. Tel 0117 951 5056
Dhek Bhal - Bristol/ South Glos
Dhek Bhal has been responding to the particular needs of South Asian people in Bristol and South Gloucestershire since 1987. We are a local charity and offer help and support in many different ways, including running culturally sensitive services and activities, giving advice to individuals and organisations, and advocating on behalf of those who find it difficult to access the services they are entitled to and need. Our work benefits many of the most vulnerable people in our communities who are isolated and disadvantaged because of their culture, religion or language.
Plymouth Social Inclusion Unit - Plymouth
The Social Inclusion Unit at Plymouth City Coucil are supporting the following projects: Refugee Awareness Project and is also undertaking an assessment of Gypsies and Travellers needs in the county. Interviews will happen between March – August 06 http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/socialcareandhealth/socialissueshelpandadvice/legal/welfarerights.htm
Exeter University - Black & Minority Ethnic Communities in the workplace
Researchers from Exeter University havelooked at the challenges that some equalities communities face in the workplace. This groundbreaking research into (if and) how being marginalised affects professionals started in June 2006 with small focus groups and one-on-one interviews to explore the themes and issues surrounding individuals and groups from Black & Minority Ethnic, LGBT, Disabled and Parental returnees to work (after a childcare break). To read the report please see: Recruitment & Retention
Race for Opportunity (RfO)
This is a network of private and public sector organisations working across the UK to promote the business case for race and diversity. The RfO works with organisations across four key areas of business activity; employment, marketing, supplier diversity, community involvement..
To find out more you can contact Borka Mikulic on 0117 972 2111 or email: Borka.mikulic@bitc.org.uk or visit the website: http://www.bitc.org.uk/take_action/in_the_workplace/diversity/race/
Black South West Network (BSWN)
The BSWN aims to provide access to information on policy and funding programmes, to unlock further funds for the sector at a regional level along with advocating effectively, increase the effectiveness of the sector through the provision of advice, information, training, representation, publications and development services.
Their website provides lots of useful downloads and an archive section. Here is the link to the website: http://www.bswn.org.uk/ and their telephone is: 0117 939 6648.
Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organisation (CEMVO) - South West Branch
CEMVO SW has been engaged in the social regeneration of the ethnic minority voluntary and community sector in the region by raising funds and bringing resources into the sector and raising awareness for emerging issues. They have a South West branch based in Bristol.
For further information please see: http://www.cemvo.org.uk/southwest/index.asp You can contact them on the telephone: 0117 989 7727 or via email: muhammad.ali@cemvo.org.uk
Council for Racial Equality in Cornwall (CREC)
CREC's main objectives are: To promote the benefits of a culturally rich society and support the ethnic, racial, religious and linguistic diversity present within the community of Cornwall, to work towards the elimination of racial discrimination and to promote the equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial and cultural groups. They also offer personal support.
To find out more their website is: http://www.crec.org.uk/ or you can call them on 01637 852410 or email: crec@f2s.com
Support Against Racist Incidents (S.A.R.I.)
S.A.R.I. is voluntary black-led agency run by people who have suffered racial harassment. It aims to support & empower victims of racial harassment, to ensure that racial incidents receive a co-ordinated response from statutory & voluntary agencies, to raise awareness of the nature & extent of racial incidents through education, to provide training and guidance on tackling racial incidents and to participate in formulating and monitoring anti-racist policies.
To find out more you can visit their website: http://www.sariweb.org.uk/index.html . S.A.R.I has trained caseworkers to assist you if you have suffered racial harrassment and you can contact them on 0117 942 0060 or alternatively email: sari@dsl.pipex.com.
Somerset Racial Equality Council (SERC)
This Council Mission Statement is "Working for a just society, where everyone has an equal right to work, live and play free from discrimination and prejudice and from the fear of racial harassment and violence”. They are based in Somerton in Somerset and is an indepdent voluntary sector organisation. It works mainly in three areas: eliminating racial discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity and promoting good race relations between people of different racial groups.
For further information their website is: www.srec.org.uk or telephone: 01458 274200 or email: info@srec.org.uk
Gloucestershire Race Equality Council (GlosREC)
GlosREC works towards the elimination of racial discrimination in all forms so that members of all communities in Gloucestershire can enjoy freedom from the injustice of racial discrimination.
For further information you can visit their website: http://www.glosrec.org.uk/ or telephone: 01452 301290 or email: enquiries@glosrec.org.uk
Refugee Action Bristol
This agency provides direct, phone and consultancy advice to asylum seekers and their advisors in Bristol, Bath and NE Somerset, North Somerset, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. It has over 25 years' experience in the reception, resettlement, development and integration of asylum seekers and refugees.
For further information please see: www.refugee-action.org.uk or telephone: 0117 941 5962
Devon Racial Equality Council (Devon REC)
This is a registered charity working towards racial equality in Devon. They promote and monitor equal opportunities in employment, develop and influence policy to combat racial discrimination and racial violence. They provide racial equality training, information, help and advocacy for people from black and minority backgrounds, monitor racial attacks and provide victim support, organise seminars and conferences and provide victim support, organise seminars, conferences which are aimed at various issues and public education and also support black and minority ethnic led organisations Quality Assurance. To find out more please see: http://www.devonrec.org.uk/
Wiltshire Racial Equality Council (Wiltshire REC)
Wiltshire REC state their core aims as: to promote equality of opportunity between people of different races, to co-operate with statutory bodies and other organisations to achieve equal opportunities, to eliminate racial discrimination and disadvantage within a multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-faith society. To find out more please visit: http://www.wiltsrec.org.uk/
Bath & North East Somserset Race Equality Council (Bath & North East Somserset REC)
Bath & North East Somerset REC's work is focused on Bath and North East Somerset and deals with four broad topics: Casework - on racial discrimination and racial harassment; Community Development work; Sports Equality and Diversity Work; Policy work - primarily with publicly funded organisations. To find out more please visit their website: http://www.bathnesrec.org.uk/ or call Tel: 01225 442352 or email: REC@bathnesrec.freeserve.co.uk
Plymouth and District Racial Equality Council (Plymouth & District REC)
In pursuit of their aims the organisation has identified the following strategic priorities: To increase the effectiveness of local race equality work and support organisations to deliver the statutory duty; To support the development of an active and vibrant black and minority ethnic community and voluntary sector; To work in partnership to build a safe and strong community for all which values and celebrates diversity; To meet the challenge of the wider equality agenda and ensure the development of a strategic city wide approach to equality issues; To consolidate current services and practices and establish a secure basis for future work. To find out more please visit: http://www.plymouthrec.org/
Swindon Race Equality Council (Swindon REC)
Swindon REC provide advice, support and assistance to victims of racial discrimination/violence and advocacy under immigration/nationality legislation, they work with key partners to promote policies and practices which meet the needs of all bme communities, they monitor and scrutinise local agencies with respect to compliance with racial equality legislation and also provide support to BME groups to ensure equality. To find out more about Swindon REC please email: swindonrec@srec.fsnet.co.uk or telephone 01793 528 545
Gloucestershire Race Equality Council (Gloucestershire REC)
Gloucestershire REC works towards the elimination of racial discrimination in all forms so that members of all communities in Gloucestershire can enjoy freedom from the injustice of racial discrimination. To visit their website follow this link: http://www.glosrec.org.uk/ or telephone: 01452 301290 or Email: enquiries@glosrec.org.uk
Dorset Race Equality Council (Dorset REC)
Dorset Race Equality Council is an independent charity. Its aim is to reduce racial discrimination, promote shared values of peace, responsibility and racial harmony. It also aims to reduce conflict and increase confidence and self worth amongst the diverse communities in Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole. To visit their website follow this link: http://www.dorsetrec.org.uk/ To contact them please call: 01202 553003 or email: enquiries@dorsetrec.org.uk
Dorset Race Equality Council are now offering regular Race Advice Surgeries in four areas of Dorset; Gillingham, Wimborne, Blandford and Dorchester. For more details please see: DREC Flyer
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Family Carer Support Service - Request for Information
The Valuing People Support Team has commissioned the Family Carer Support Service at Home Farm Trust to find out about work for Family Carers of people with learning disabilities from black and minority ethnic groups and newly arrived communities. To find out more and to help with information please see: Family Carer Support Service Request
