The BME National and Communities that Work Joint Board-Level Steering Group brings together leaders from across housing, employment, skills and community organisations to tackle the inequalities that continue to affect Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BME) Communities.
A partnership between Communities that Work and BME National - a network committed to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion across the housing sector - the group was established in recognition that housing, employment and skills are closely connected, and that many people from BME communities continue to face disproportionate barriers to opportunity.
By combining the expertise, experience and networks of its members, the Steering Group seeks to develop practical, evidence-based policy solutions that improve outcomes for BME communities across the country.
Through a combination of research, stakeholder engagement and advocacy campaigning, the group will work to ensure that the experiences and expertise of BME communities are reflected in both national and local policy discussions, enabling people from diverse backgrounds to live more prosperous and fulfilled lives.
The Joint Steering Group's priorities include:
- Developing a shared evidence base on the relationship between ethnicity, housing, employment and skills outcomes.
- Producing policy recommendations aimed at addressing inequalities and improving economic opportunity.
- Building stronger relationships with parliamentarians, mayoral authorities and sector stakeholders.
- Creating opportunities for collaboration between housing providers, employers, training providers and community organisations.
- Promoting the voices, experiences and leadership of BME communities across housing, employment and skills policy.
Should you be interested in understanding more about the Steering Group or supporting its ongoing work, please get in touch via communitiesthatwork@plmr.
