



- Providing a voice for Britain’s minority ethnic voluntary and community sector
- Building the capacity of community based organisations
- Promoting volunteering
- Developing and delivering social cohesion projects
- Securing assets for the community
- Formulating policies and conducting research
- Providing training and consultancy services
CEMVO London Regional Office
Would like to invite you to a BME Leadership Forum
Date: Monday 27thSep. 2010 Time 2-5:0pm Venue: Boardman House, 64 Broadway Stratford London E151NT
The BME Leadership Forum was established in 2010 to lead ethnic minority groups on topical issues related to employment with a voice into central and local government.
Aims and Objectives:
- The forum will meet on a bimonthly basis to bring together relevant employers and employees across the public, private and voluntary and community sectors to inform BME communities.
- The forum will promote networking, communication and a flow of ideas between public, private and voluntary and community organisations.
- The forum will co-ordinate, develop, maintain and promote forum interest and activities.
Agenda:
1. Arrival/Registration (and Refreshments)
2. Attendee introductions
3. Introduction to the BME Leadership Forum
4. Agreeing the Terms of Reference
5. Agreeing actions and dates
The Forum will be run by the members for the members; a Chair will be elected during this meeting. We look forward to seeing you on the 27th September.
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