About the Groups
African Cultural Council aim to promote and protect the shared values and culture of the African and Caribbean peoples in Somerset Visit Site
Anglo-Chinese Society which promotes cultural / community
/ business exchanges and Visit Site
Asian Women and Friends Group aims to make contact with the minority ethnic population in Somerset. AW&F aims to support individuals and groups to encourage their participation into activities among themselves as well as with the wider community Visit Site
Bangladesh Association supports the cultural, social and religious needs of the members Visit Site
BME Health Sector Group NHS Trust Musgrove Park Hospital: a network of BME staff Visit Site
BMEEN Somerset County Council the Network was founded in 2000 in response to the need for an internal support group for black and minority ethnic employees; membership is on a voluntary basis and BMEEN can be contacted through this website or the Intranet site under ‘employee support networks’ Visit Site
Equality and Diversity Forum East Somerset NHS Trust, Yeovil Hospital: the Forum developed and evolved through the ‘Improving Working Lives’ initiatives of 2003 for the benefit of staff and policy makers Visit Site
Malaylee Group aims to promote social and cultural integration of Malayalees members of the Community in Somerset.
MultiCultural Forum promotes co-operation and collaboration between all ethnic groups through community engagement projects/arts festivals/displays/stalls and exhibitions Visit Site
Portuguese Association exists for Portuguese language speakers, coming from different countries, religions and ideological beliefs, to integrate into the society Visit Site
Romany Gypsy Council support and advocate for gypsy families, mainly around issues of planning and consultation with statutory bodies.
Racial Inclusion Project provides advice and support to children aged 5 - 13 and families from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, who have been subjected to racial harassment in schools or local community Visit Site
Somerset Chinese Association established in 1999 to work for the relief of Chinese people facing difficult circumstances; to advance education in Chinese culture and language and organise the Chinese community to be more aware of each other. It encompasses.. Visit Site
Somerset Chinese Christian Church supports members through bible classes and discussion Visit Site
Somerset International Womens Association aims to foster camaraderie, mutual support and cooperation among international families, British families and friends living within the administrative area of Somerset. Visit Site
Somerset Polish Community AssociationThe Somerset Polish Community Association, was built for people who are Polish language speakers coming from different countries and religion. We aim to promote welfare and provide information with practical assistance about living in the United Kingdom. Visit Site
South Somerset Muslim Cultural Association supports muslims from a variety of countries and provides teaching of Arabic for children and is involved with increasing the knowledge and understanding of the muslim faith and culture in schools and the community. Visit Site
South Somerset Filipino and Friends Association has formed to generate solidarity, foster camaraderie, mutual support and co-operation among Filipinos and the host community Visit Site