Somerset Diverse Communities

Somerset Diverse Communities (SDC) works with and supports minority ethnic communities across Somerset.

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 – contact our team!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Somerset Diverse Communities Directory of ethnically diverse community groups

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See our FREE webinar recently aimed at employers, those who oversee the recruitment and retention of staff and anyone who would like to improve their knowledge and understanding of creating an environment that promotes racial diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Topics covered:

• Use of terminology around race
• Representation, Recruitment and Retention of an Ethnically Diverse Workforce 
• Mental Health, Allyship and Supporting Colleagues from Ethnically Diverse Communities 
• Beta Blockers for Bias- How to recognise and challenge your own biases
• Faith and Beliefs in the Workplace
• The British Army and Racial Diversity and Inclusion
• Racial Discrimination in the workplace- Legal framework, Policies and Good Practice

OUR FIRST NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Welcome to the first Somerset Diverse Communities Newsletter!

We share and celebrate Somerset’s diverse cultures and communities.

In this issue, we introduce; local groups, events, training, and funding opportunities and shine a spotlight on a local person.

Happy reading!

SMALL GRANT FUND IS NOW CLOSED!

SDC Small Grant Fund.

• A grant of up to £500
• For any community groups, charities, organisations and agencies that support or directly work with ethnic diverse communities in Somerset
• Application deadline 30th November 2022
• Read our Small grant funding information
• If you have any questions, please email: Jusna@somersetrcc.org.uk

NEW Interfaith & Belief Network

Join the new Interfaith & Belief Network, which will:

• promote good relations, respect, awareness and dialogue between diverse groups across the county.
• encourage, support and organise interfaith events, shared projects and community activities.
• provide training opportunities
• build partnerships and promote the interests and concerns of faith and belief communities.
• provide extra support to those from minority belief and faith groups, who have less access to culturally and religiously appropriate services.
• reach across Somerset faith and belief communities as far as possible and break down barriers of rural isolation.

New Health Inequalities

We want to improve Somerset’s health care service for our ethnic diverse communities.

Working with Somerset’s diverse community and health/social care providers we want to improve their support and services. Addressing inequalities in both access and care for patients and professionals.

Our health is vital in every part of our lives, so it is important that we get the best experience and treatment available no matter where we are from or who we work for.