Lobby your MP to recognise BME contribution to the voluntary sector

Submitted by circleinteractive on 19 February, 2009 - 12:00

Voice4Change England (V4CE) has launched a Valuing the BME Third Sector campaign to increase recognition of the positive contribution made by the Black and Minority Ethnic Third Sector in bonding communities and promoting equality. The aim of the campaign, which builds on Early Day Motion 620 Voice4Change tabled in Parliament by Alun Michael MP, is to increase political support amongst MPs for adequate and equitable resourcing of the Sector to bring about better outcomes for BME communities

V4CE needs the support of frontline groups in educating MPs about the issues facing the Sector, and is urging individuals and organisations to contact their local MP to ask them to sign the EDM. In addition, V4CE is encouraging frontline groups to invite their MP to visit and meet with staff and beneficiaries of the service.

Further information about how you can participate in the campaign is available from Martin Ball on 020-7843 6131 or martin@voice4change-england.co.uk