Somerset Diverse Communities

Somerset Diverse Communities has supported over 40 black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities across Somerset over the past 2 years with funding and advice.

If you are part of a community group, would like to start one, or need help expanding the work you’re already doing – or for anything else – feel free to contact our Community Engagement Workers, Michal and Jusna. We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact our team

Jusna Hussain

07946 461544

jusna@somersetrcc.org.uk

Michał Pużyński

07377 363165

michal@somersetrcc.org.uk

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Small Grant Fund 2021 – OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

A grant of up to £500 is available for any community groups, charities, organisations and agencies that support or directly work with BAME communities in Somerset.

The Small Grant Fund application deadline date is May 28th 2021.

Download the Small Grant Fund information HERE

Download the request for funding form HERE

Contact Jusna for more information on the above contact details

NEW Points-based immigration system

From 1 January 2021, free movement will end and the UK will introduce a points-based immigration system.

The new system will treat EU and non-EU citizens equally and transform the way in which all migrants come to the UK to work.

The campaign, which has been translated across 26 EU languages, kicked off on 11 November across most countries and channels and will continue into December, with a second phase planned for January to March 2021.

For more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

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Meraz Aziz, British Bangladeshi Association (BBA) Somerset
Somerset Diverse Communities (SDC) has been helping us since the very beginning, they are always there for us, giving us advice and support whenever we need it.

We believe SDC support has made a major contribution in bringing all the diverse communities in Somerset together through multicultural events and activities and BBA Somerset would like to continue to work with SDC in the years ahead.

Meraz Aziz, British Bangladeshi Association (BBA) Somerset
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Translations

Advice and information translated into a wide range of languages

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Home Learning Support Grant Report

This grant funded four learning assistants in Somerset supporting homeschooled children in their native language. Read the full impact report HERE.

BAME Labour Market Event

Thank you to all who attended our free webinar where we discussed the opportunities and challenges for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities in the labour market.

If you missed the event, or would like to watch it again, see our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/gsMW4fwOJ0w

Could you support someone to help them improve their English language skills?

Read about the experiences of three of our Language Connect Learning Partners HERE.

Somerset Diverse Communities’ Films

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