Application deadline extended for the new VS6+ Equalities Reference Group for racial equality
The deadline for applications to become a VCFSE representative on the new VS6+ Equalities Reference Group focused on racial inequalities has been extended until 17th January 9am
Information and Expression of Interest Form – please click here
In April 2021, the VS6 Partnership published the LCR VCFSE Manifesto for 2021-24 following extensive engagement with the VCFSE sector across the region. The manifesto contains the key ambitions for the sector over the next three years, and the recently published Year One Manifesto Delivery Plan outlines the priority delivery areas for 2021-2022.
One of these key priority areas is to address the gap in LCR VCFSE specialist generalist infrastructure support for our specialist Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic VCFSE equalities organisations. This need was identified following the VS6 Equalities Assembly, held in July 2020, which brought together equalities organisations from across the city region to discuss how we can challenge and breakdown structural racial inequalities in LCR.
VS6 have also been working with the LCR Combined Authority Race Equality Programme to understand how VCFSE infrastructure support can fit in alongside this work to ensure the voices of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic organisations are heard at an LCR level.
The VS6+ Equalities Reference Group has therefore been developed as an outcome of the assembly, to guide the work of VS6, act as a key voice and advocate to identify and influence solutions that address the needs of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic organisations in LCR. The group will consist of senior leadership representatives from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic organisations from across LCR, with 3 representatives from each borough.
The following criteria is required to apply for membership of the core reference group:
Currently undertaking a senior leadership role within a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic VCFSE organisation within one of the 6 LCR boroughs.
Preferably be representative of the communities they work with and therefore from a Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic background.
Must have the capacity to meet at least every two months for up to two hours
Must represent a constituted group – we welcome applicants from small organisations.
Must have a demonstrable commitment to racial justice, social justice and equality
Applications will be via an Expression of Interest form and will be open until Monday 17th January 9am.
A panel will meet the week of the 17th January to assess applications, with successful applicants being informed that same week. The first meeting of the group will take place on Tuesday 25th January 2pm-5pm.
For more details on the functionality of the group and to apply to be a member, please access the Information and Expression of Interest form here.
Please submit your completed applications to Laura Tilston, laura.tilston@vsnw.org.uk by Monday 17th January 9am.
We look forward to receiving your applications to be a member of this new and exciting group.