A free workshop for voluntary & community groups about the do’s and don’ts of how to plan and run a successful campaign

7 December, 1pm to 4pm
Central Square, Forth St, Newcastle Upon Tyne (more…)

A small group is meeting to develop a network for Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people, who want to play an active part in improving the experience of being LGBT in Northumberland. The group is supported by the Northumberland Community Development Network as part of its equality programme and is run by and for LGBT people. (more…)

Thursday 1^st December 2011

Taunton Conference Centre

Key Note Speakers include Julie Bishop, Law Centre Federation, James Sandbach, Citizens Advice and Richard Miller, Head of Legal Aid, Law Society. (more…)

Petition

We the undersigned petition Bristol City Council to support the following statement:

“We welcome our multicultural society and believe the respect and solidarity it is built on is a cause for pride and celebration and benefits all members of our community here in Bristol, where we aim to make diversity a strength not a weakness. (more…)

As many of you know EREN members have been assisting with the BIHR Human Rights in the Community Project Tour.

Read the latest Human Rights in the Community Project bulletin to find out what has been happening on tour since July.

In recent YouGov polling for Stonewall, entitled The Teachers’ Report, eight in 10 secondary school teachers reported hearing homophobic remarks such as “poof” and “dyke” in school.

It even occurs in primary schools where two in five teachers say they hear these words being used by children. (more…)

More than half of charities have had their funding slashed in the past six months, with some on the verge of closing for good, a shock new survey has revealed.

The struggle facing Norfolk’s voluntary sector has been laid bare in a survey revealing that 65pc of 42 groups quizzed faced recent cash cuts. (more…)

Ipswich mediators have been praised by Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly for giving separating families the opportunity to resolve their differences without resorting to court. (more…)

The winners of the 2011 North East Equality Awards were announced at a glittering Awards ceremony held at the Gosforth Marriott Hotel on 21st October. 

Guests heard an informative and entertaining keynote address from Vidar Hjardeng, Diversity Manager for ITV News Group. Other speakers included Paul Johnstone, Partner Muckle LLP and Chair of Equality North East and Liz Reay, Chief Executive of Equality North East.  (more…)

30 November at Thornaby, Stockton on Tees

This is a full day BECON event.

The morning will provide an opportunity to hear about labour market trends and participate in workshops.

The afternoon will focus on providing skills and training on employability related issues to BME voluntary and community sector organisations.

To find out more visit http://web.digbig.com/5beyrp and for a booking form visit http://web.digbig.com/5beyrq