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Black Minority Ethnic Engagement

The BME Engagement Steering Group was established in April 2006 to engage with black and minority ethnic groups, including faith groups, gypsies and travellers and migrant workers who live in the Winchester District.
The aim of the project is to increase empowerment and social inclusion by identifying, engaging with and supporting black and minority ethnic communities across the District.
The project steering group comprises representatives from the following organisations:

 WACA                                                                                                                                               A2 Dominion
 Winchester Discovery Centre
 Winchester City Council
 Winchester Muslim & Cultural Association
 Winchester & Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust
 Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service
 University of Winchester
 Hampshire County Council
 Hampshire Constabulary

The BME Engagement Steering Chair is Elizabeth McKerracher contactable via  email:  emckerracher@waca.org.uk

BME E.Forum
An electronic BME forum has been running since February 2006 and now has over 60 members. The aim of the forum is to share information about BME events, training, conferences or job vacancies and provides a good networking opportunity.
If you would like to be added to the forum please email mfletcher@waca.org.uk

Terms of Reference 

 Footsteps Case Study

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Engaging with your Local Black and Minority Ethnic Communities

Making it Happen

Good Practice Guidance”

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