North Wales Race Equality Network

Established in 2000, the North Wales Race Equality Network (NWREN) exists to challenge racial discrimination, promote racial harmony and to work towards equality of opportunity for the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) population in North Wales.

NWREN is an umbrella agency, encompassing BME individuals from a wide range of backgrounds (e.g. Afro Caribbean, Indian, Bangladeshi, Chinese, Filipino, Scandinavian, West and East European, Irish, Welsh and English). NWREN also includes community organisations within its governing body including the Filipino Association, Chinese School, Chinese Women’s Group, SHEKINA, Bangladeshi Community Association, Islamic Cultural Centres, Ethnic Business Support and Citizens Advice Bureau Cymru.

The development and growth of the North Wales Race Equality Network is supported by a range of statutory agencies including Local authorities, NHS Trusts, the Fire and Ambulance Services and the North Wales Police and the widest range of Voluntary Organisations and groups across the area.

You too can become a member of this growing group of committed people and organisations. If you wish to support our aims click on becoming a member and you will find all the information you need.

This is our Mission Statement and the values that guide the way that we operate.

1. Mission Statement

North Wales Race Equality Network exists to challenge racial discrimination in every form, as experienced by Black and Minority Ethnic people; to promote racial harmony between individuals and communities in the North of Wales; and to work towards equality of opportunity.

2. Values

• Dedication and commitment to making equality a reality
• To be ethical and act with integrity; try and be beyond reproach
• Valuing diversity within and across the organisation and our communities
• Believing in transparent, open and honest communication
• Acting as a mutually supportive, inclusive, embracing organisation
• Recognising and valuing each person’s contribution
• Working as one team