The BME Code

This Code was published in February 2001 and it recognises the significant role that the BME voluntary and community sector plays in building stronger communities. The BME sector represents a broad range of faith groups, refugee and asylum seeker organisations.

Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Code [PDF 208KB, 24 pages]

Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Code Summary [PDF 36KB, 2 pages]

 

This Code calls for the government to:

• Engage with the BME sector for mutual benefit.
• Understand and respect the sector for its knowledge and experience.
• Involve, consult and recognise the need for funding.The Code supports investment in the BME voluntary and community sector and the development of capacity and infrastructure at local, regional and national levels.

It also recognises the importance of local relations and partnership involvement through Local Compacts and advocates active involvement from BME organisations and groups in developing and implementing them.

The Compact has significant benefits for the BME sector, including better use of resources and linked services. Sharing information within partnerships also leads to a more inclusive community plan and better positioning for BME organisations and groups when it comes to delivering services.

 

For more information , please contact:

 

Nick Drew, Policy Adviser
Commission for the Compact
Tel: 0121 237 5920
Email: nick.drew@thecompact.org.uk