Enfield Racial Equality Council (EREC) is an umbrella organisation and the only one in Enfield concerned with racial discrimination and equality of opportunity in every aspect of your life.
We are a not-for-profit organisation and receive public funds to carry out the work that we do. We are a membership organisation and our members are from diverse backgrounds with a commitment to furthering race equality in Enfield.
EREC receives core funding from the London Borough of Enfield.
Our Services
- We provide information, advice, and support to individuals experiencing racism or racial discrimination.
- We identify equality issues affecting the community and work in partnership with local agencies to resolve these.
- We advise local public, private and voluntary organisations on how to promote race equality, involve Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities with local service plans, and deliver accessible and culturally sensitive services.
- We provide critical review and advice to local public agencies on the implementation of their statutory public duties to promote race equality.
- We raise awareness and inform individuals and organisations on local race equality matters, particularly key areas where discrimination is manifest, such as employment, health, integration of refugees and asylum seekers etc.
- We support the development of our local community through encouraging and promoting the full participation of Enfield’s diverse communities.
- We provide a forum for consultation on key local decision-making within the London Borough of Enfield.
Who can use our services?
Anyone living, working or studying in the London Borough of Enfield.
Join us
If you are interetested in more information about you can join Enfield Racial Equality Council follow this link to our EREC membership page