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Opportunities for all (Continued)

The organisation’s remit is not only focussed on casework and employment. It has a long track record of connecting with black and minority ethnic community organisations and of campaigning on race equality issues. It also acts as a consultant on equality and diversity issues to a range of organisations. For a number of years it has run a successful ‘Schools Against Racism Calendar & Poster competition which promotes race equality in a positive and fun way and last year it worked with primary schools through its Tactile Sculpture Arts Project.

REF believes that the best way of achieving equality is by individuals and organisations working in partnership. It aims to be inclusive and engaging of diverse individuals, communities and organisations, whether voluntary, public or business sector who want to make a positive contribution to making equality real and its partners include:

Statutory organisations such as Cardiff and Vale local authorities, Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), South Wales Police, Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR)

Voluntary organisations such as Voluntary Action Cardiff, Vale Council for Voluntary Services, Safer Cardiff; Age Concern Cardiff & the Vale, Cardiff & Vale Coalition of Disabled People.

Community organisations such as:

ABCD (Access for Black Children with Disabilities),
Al Falah Centre
Association of Muslim Professionals
Bangladesh Association Cardiff
Bazm-E-Adab
Cardiff Gypsy and Traveller Project
Club 1400
Madina Mosque and Community Centre
SKLP Samaj Cardiff
Welsh Asian Council

If you or your organisation want to become involved with REF please find out about becoming a member. REF is a race equality council and its membership includes representatives of community groups, voluntary and statutory organisations and individuals who support its aims.

Contact REF if you live or work in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan and

You have been racially discriminated against or racially harassed
You are an organisation that would like advice on equality and diversity policies
You are a refugee or a migrant worker who would like advice on employment issues
You would like to become a member of REF or become involved in our work
You would like general information about race equality and diversity issues
You would like to be added to our mailing list and would like to receive our newsletter ‘Race Equality News’
You would like information about our Schools Against Racism Calendar & Poster Competition

(Picture: REF Logo)

For further information please contact:

Keith Roberts, Director
Race Equality First (REF)
The Friary Centre
The Friary
Cardiff
CF10 3FA
Email: keith.roberts@raceequalityfirst.org.uk
Tel: 029 2022 4097
Fax: 029 2022 9339
Email: info@raceequalityfirst.org.uk

Useful Contacts

AWEMA (All Wales Ethnic Minority Association)
Tel (029) 2066 4213

BEST (Black & Ethnic Minority Support Team)
Tel (029) 2045 0068

Commission For Racial Equality Office In Wales
Tel (029) 2038 8977

dpia – Displaced People In Action
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