Welcome to the Centre for
Equality & Diversity (CfED).
The CfED is a company
limited by guarantee and a registered charity.As an organisation at the
heart of the Borough of Dudley we are dedicated to:
promoting the
interest of all Black and Minority communities.
building
effective partnerships.
creating an
environment in which all people in the Borough support equality
and diversity, understand and appreciate the differences between
individuals and communities.
Raising the
profile of protected groups. Protected groups are people who
share one or more of the following characteristics:
age
disability
gender
reassignment
pregnancy and maternity
race
(including ethnic or national origins, colour or
nationality)
religion or
belief
sex
sexual
orientation
providing a professional and effective service in all that we do.
Our
Vision
Our vision
is of communities where all people are recognised as having
a positive contribution to make towards the creation of a
fairer society.
Our
Mission
To be a
leading agency in changing attitudes, challenging
inequalities, influencing policy and building partnerships
to bring about a fairer society.
Strategic
Objectives
To build the skills and capacity of
communities of interest, empowering them to engage
actively in decision making processes and develop
confidence in supporting their own communities.
To develop
partnerships which span sectors to improve services to
communities of interest.
To work
towards the creation of a one-stop-shop for equality,
diversity and human rights activities, where the
organisation can be a centre of excellence in all that
we do.
To develop
and maintain a robust infrastructure, enabling us to
achieve our mission and create a stable financial base.
