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BME Leadership

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Play an active role in strategic partnerships, e.g. Manchester Partnership, Agenda 2010, etc.

 

These strategic partnerships deliver race equality and build community relations. MCCR provides specialist advice.

 
KEY POLICY & DECISION MAKERS

Build strategic-level links with key local, regional and national policy and decision makers, e.g. politicians and bureaucrats at MCC, GONW, GMP, LSC GM, CRE, Home Office, Dept. Government and Communities, etc.

 BME issues and interests represented and negotiated with key players leading to a more informed response.
BME NETWORKS
(SEE BELOW|)

 

Play a leading role in BME networks, e.g. local (Manchester BME Network – see below) sub-regional (Greater Manchester REC Network) regional (1NW) national (BFOREC, UKREN) and European (ENAR) etc.

 

 Co-ordination of voice on BME needs and issues.
COMMUNICATION AND THE MEDIA
 Engage with the media about developments impacting on community relations and race equality. More informed and responsible reporting on community cohesion and race relations.

 

MANCHESTER BME NETWORK

Manchester BME Network is for people working in and involved with the BME VCS in Manchester. It focuses on key issues impacting on BME communities and their service delivery organisations, e.g. Government Policy and Strategy, Infrastructure Support, Capacity Building, Service Contracts, Grant Programmes and Service Delivery issues. Currently it has approximately 150 plus member organisations and meets quarterly.

Working for the Community

What we do:

  • Provide a voice for voluntary groups
  • Highlight the needs of local communities
  • Facilitate the exchange of ideas
  • Showcase examples of good practice
  • Develop greater understanding of key issues
  • Influence decision makers responsible for delivering services

Strengthening our Future


TEMPORARY OFFICERS

CHAIR - Atiha Chaudry

SECRETARY - Mark Nesbitt

TREASURER - Hartley Hanley

MAIN CONTACT - If you need any information about the network or would like to become a member please e-mail Nathalie Long

Upcoming Events

MCCR AGM  - 7th October 2008

 


 

 

 

 

 



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