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What does CfED do?
CfED’s mission is to
influence change and make a positive contribution to improving
community cohesion and social equality in the Borough of Dudley and
surrounding areas, through integration activities, information,
support and advice and improved policy and practice in the business,
voluntary and statutory sectors.
How do we do it?
CfED has a wide
influence and engagement with the business, voluntary and statutory
sectors - beyond the boundaries of Dudley. It is a medium size
organization with both full and part-time staff. A Board of
Directors of 11 persons and a registered charity. Our current focus
is on building better and stronger communities for future
generations.
CfED is committed to
the principle that there should be genuine equality of opportunity
for all sections of the population regardless of race, age, gender,
disabilities, religion or sexual orientation.
Benefits of Membership
- A membership
certificate.
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Copies of at least 3
newsletters per year.
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A copy of our annual
review detailing our work.
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Acknowledgement of
your membership on the members page of our website including a
hyperlink to your own website (if relevant).
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Up-to-date
information on national and European equalities legislations.
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Published reports;
and
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The opportunity to
ask for information, help and advice from our team of staff.
By joining us you will be
helping to improve the quality of life for people in our region -
today, tomorrow and in the future.
Associate Membership
All organisations within
the above sectors large or small within any geographical area can
join CfED as an Associate Member - giving a collective voice and an
ideal mechanism for working together.
Although board members are not all necessarily elected from the
wider membership, associate members will have a strong influence on
how the organisation operates and services are provided primarily
through one or more of our forums.
Subscription & Standards
We do not charge a
membership fee but do ask that organisations meet a basic set of
standards which are set out. If you have questions about any of
these standards, we’ll be happy to answer them.
Associate members are
asked to have:
- A clearly
defined, purpose.
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A decision-making
mechanism (eg. a committee or board)
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A set of rules or a
constitution
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To keep financial
records and have a bank account
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To have, or be
working towards a statement of commitment to the principle of
equality and diversity.
To become a member,
please download the membership information leaflet,
complete the attached form
and return to the Centre for Equality & Diversity, 16a Stone
Street, Dudley, DY1 1NS.
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