E-NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2022 |
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Stockport Race Equality Partnership CIC (S-REP) is an organisation whose purpose is to educate the local community about race equality and to develop
the economical wealth of our community. Our main focus is integration and development and to support Stockport’s Ethnic Diverse Community (EDC)
and build resilience.
For more information visit our website. |
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Building 2022 Happy new year to our members, funders, supporters and volunteers. As the year, pass by, there is a need to reflect and a need to ensure that issues such as diversity, anti-racism, global vaccine equality and climate change become a permanent part of the narrative for 2022 moving forward. In the early part of 2022, we need to make sure we continue to work on these narratives and encourage safe space for planning and collaboration, we needed to dig deep to develop our resilience to start building back from the pandemic.
Particular lessons were learnt in 2021 and we had more opportunities to spend time on things that matter. People are at the heart of what we do, particularly those who suffer from marginalisation and inequality. S-REP continues to taken the mantle to work in partnership with other local organisations to redress some of the inequalities faced by are members as we start this new year. S-REP priority for 2022 will also continue to engage in creating dialogue, leveraging much needed diverse representation in leadership within many of Stockport's major organisations, and nurturing our Ethnic Diverse Communities to integrate and grow whilst allowing room for fluidity.
S-REP encourages organisations and communities in our locality to be 'intentional’ with a commitment to developing relationships and opportunities to strengthen diversity. S-REP aims to be open, transparent and committed to the communities we serve by developing an inclusive agenda, for example, ensuring that Refugees and Asylum Seekers are part of the intrinsic plan for Stockport. Ensuring that inequalities in health and wellbeing are properly addressed so that no one feels left out. So that we finally achieve an inclusive community involves everyone taking responsibility to bring about positive change so that all of Stockport's residents can thrive.
Aba Graham Executive Director Stockport Race Equality Partnership CIC |
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S-REP have helped so many local people throughout 2021.
Here are a few examples of how we helped make a difference to Stockport's ethnically diverse communities. |
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10 KNOWLEDGE
FORUMS Sharing and gaining knowledge with our members via zoom on topics such as Windrush Day to Islamophobia Awareness. Your voice and opinons matter and this is our safe space for you to listen and learn and most importantly be heard.
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1000 DONATIONS Thank you all who donated to our Christmas appeal. We have received over 1,000 items of clothing and household items for needy families in Stockport. |
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2 AWARDS In 2021 we were delighted that our Executive Director Aba Graham won awards for all her hard work and dedication to making a big difference in people's lives.
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365 DAYS OF BLACK HISTORY We celebrate Black history all year but only 1 month out of the year is dedicated to raising awareness of black history. We would like to thank our members and funders for enabling us to roll out many engaging and fun events throughout the month of October. |
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6 MONTHS OF COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS Throughout the last 6 months, S-REP has rolled out a program of engaging events, pop-up clinics, advisory hubs and online social media campaigns to connect with our local ethnically diverse communities that have been adversely affected by COVID-19. |
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WE ALWAYS NEED NEW VOLUNTEERS Please join us in helping ethnically diverse communities in Stockport |
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Do you live or work in Stockport?
Would like to Volunteer some of your time?
We are always looking for volunteers. Volunteering will help you with life skills
in supporting others. It will look great on your CV and help people in need
in your local community.
It is really easy to get involved and you’ll be given free training as well as being reimbursed for any travelling and lunch expenses.
Please help us to help our local ethnically diverse communities who have been adversely affected by the pandemic. It could be your family, friends, colleagues or within a local community group. Join us today by emailing Tara our volunteer coordinator: tarahughes.srep@gmail.com. |
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S-REP ADVICE HUB
for Ethnically Diverse People |
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Please do not suffer in silence, our advice hub is here to help advise you on a range of problems you may be facing in your day to day life. We can advise you on many issues you may have such as housing, health, education, domestic abuse and mental health and wellbeing. S-REPs advice hub is here to improve the lives of ethnically diverse people who live in Stockport. Your voice matters and we know how difficult to navigate a system which doesn't understand your ethnicity and/or culture. Email us or just drop-in and we will try our best to help you. If you prefer a 1-2-1 with an adviser then please call us on 07726 641236 to book an appointment. S-REPs advice hub is open every Tuesday 12:30 pm till 3:00 pm.
The Space, 26 St Petersgate, Stockport SK1 1HD.
Email: email@srep.co.uk |
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It's with great sadness we share the news of Yousef Dar passing, who worked tirelessly over many years against racism. It's a sad loss for our communities in Stockport and Manchester. May he rest in peace.
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From Cheadle Masjid
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness we inform you that our
dear brother Yousef Dar has departed this temporal abode and returned
to Allah (Ta’ala). Brother Yousef was a man of principle who worked tirelessly
for the Muslim community, indeed his departure is a great loss.
We ask Allah (Ta’ala) to forgive our brother, to make the next stage
of his journey easy for him, to expand his grave and to admit him
into Jannat al-firdaws (heaven).
Brother Yousef leaves behind a wife and two children. We ask Allah (Ta’ala) to grant his family sabr (patience) during this difficult time.
Please remember Brother Yousef and his family in your duas (prayers) We will update you regarding the Janazah Salah (funeral prayers) in due course. |
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We are so thrilled that once again our very own Aba Graham has been shortlisted for such a prestigious award and are so thankful that her vital work in helping ethnically diverse communities continues to be recognised. |
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S-REP's LATEST COVID-19 CAMPAIGN
Vax & Relax |
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Hands up if you are so over being told to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
S-REP know how important having the vaccination is for our country
to recover from this pandemic and that the uptake rate is high
in the UK as its FREE unlike in some other countries.
However we are alarmed by vaccine inequalities across the globe.
In our latest COVID-19 campaign we want to move away from the same vaccination messages that your here over and over again and concentrate on helpful bite-size information that will help you in your everyday life
as people who are adversely affected by this on-going pandemic.
We are delivering simple messages, useful info with helpful links
so we can all build back better. Please follow us on our social media channels
for correct and useful covid information for ethnically diverse people
so we can all VAX & RELAX. |
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Pie Radio |
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Manchester's Number 1 youth-led station.
Broadcasting the latest in culture, entertainment, music, news and events.
Young peoples voices really matter. S-REP really like Pie Radio's latest campaign 'SAY IT IN 60 SECONDS' features stories of young people from Stockport and Manchester sharing their experiences during
COVID-19 lockdowns, what they learnt, impact on their
livelihood, mental health, and plans for 2022. |
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THE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GRANT SUPPORT FUND This fund reopens for applications on 1pm, Monday 28th February.
It provides grants to help social enterprises rebuild from COVID-19.
It is established in partnership by The National Lottery Community Fund
and five social enterprise support agencies. |
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THE DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND Covering the counties of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside the fund exists to support projects/organisations that provide care and support for the elderly, infirm and disadvantaged members of society; benefit local people; benefit young people and support for educational initiatives.
Awards of between £250 - £2000 are available. |
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POWER TO CHANGE The ReBoost fund aims to support community businesses to
raise community shares capital that can support their recovery,
pivot or expand the business in response to Covid-19.
The ReBoost fund provides grant funding and matched equity investment. |
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May 2022 be the year that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is released by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and be returned to her husband and daughter.
If you have not already signed this petition please do so now and share it. |
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READ S-REP's 2021 E-NEWSLETTERS |
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