SURREY MINORITY ETHNIC FORUM LTD

Funding towards the expansion of mental health provision for minority ethnic groups

Funding towards a fashion show to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee.

Funding for staff costs for an Admin and Finance worker in a charity which supports the minority lead voluntary sector in Surrey.

Continuation funding for a project for Muslim women in Surrey Heath who may be in crisis for several reasons including; domestic abuse, drug and alcohol misuse, and mental health issues.

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

Restricted funding for COVID-19 Relief (led by people of Black, Asian and/or Minority Ethnic Heritage)

Funding toward the salary cost of an employee, to offer a befriending service for Nepali and South Asian women in Woking and Surrey Heath who do not speak English, during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Milan Girls Group (a drop in for young Muslim girl's between the ages of 13- 18)

Milan Girls Group (a drop in for young Muslim girl's between the ages of 13- 18)

A learning project for South Asian women to learn new skills towards volunteering or employment

A learning project for South Asian women to learn new skills towards volunteering or employment

Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum aims to unify ethnic minority communities from across Surrey by amplifying their collective voices and aspirations. The project will use funding to provide opportunities for people across the county to gather, socialise ....more

Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum aims to unify ethnic minority communities from across Surrey by amplifying their collective voices and aspirations. The project will use funding to provide opportunities for people across the county to gather, socialise and identify ways in which they can collectively address the social challenges that they face. The project aims to promote a greater understanding of each other's cultures, commonalities and differences and increase tolerance and build better integrated neighbourhoods and communities.

A two-year project September 2019 - August 2021 to provide intensive capacity building support to ten member groups of Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum. taking them through a cycle of project development, delivery, management and evaluation.

Our Milan Girls project will provide a groundswell of opportunities for young Muslim Girls to grow and develop. The over arching outcome of this project will be confident girls with strong leadership skills with the potential for becoming a force ....more

Our Milan Girls project will provide a groundswell of opportunities for young Muslim Girls to grow and develop. The over arching outcome of this project will be confident girls with strong leadership skills with the potential for becoming a force for good, in their own communities. 1: Building social networks for women and girls. The sessions will enable the group to interact and learn from each other. Regular contact will make for stronger bonds and connections with their locality and neighbourhoods. Reducing the isolation that they live in and giving them the tools to find solutions to the common challenges that they face growing up in Surrey. The outcome of this project will be a well connected community of young girls with strong bonds of friendship able to shape their futures. 2:Improve health and well-being The weekly sessions will have an exercise slot and a range of topics that will cover health and well being. The outcome of these activities will be a well informed group of young women with a positive attitude to keeping fit and healthy. 3.Build Skills and confidence The sessions will provide opportunities for the girls to articulate their views and communicate with each other. The opportunity to discuss and disagree in a friendly space with their peer group will boost their skills and confidence. The sessions will give every participant the chance to facilitate the group the outcome of which will be a confident group of young women with social skills to engage with their peers and the ability to influence the decisions that affect their lives.

Workshops on issues which could affect the health of black and ethnic minority groups.

One-year pilot project providing an area to socialise for muslim girls and participate in sessions aimed to build confidence, community cohesion, and health and wellbeing.

The organisation will facilitate a programme of cultural activities and events for multi-ethnic community organisations to celebrate their ten year anniversary and improve integration in order to echo a unified and diverse community.

One-year pilot project for BAME women in Surrey Heath who may be in crisis for several reasons including; domestic abuse, the drug and alcohol misuse of their partners or children, and mental health issues

Core costs to support the continuation of SMEF's work with BAME communities.

towards two years' salary of the Chief Executive at a project providing support to disadvantaged people from BAME communities in Surrey

Funding for a Nepali Elders Group to support older people, alleviating isolation and encouraging community cohesion.