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Steadfast Trust Introduction
The Steadfast Trust is the first and only registered charity which undertakes work specifically for the ethnic English community. It exists to promote the education, legal rights, welfare, and overall interests of the community within England. Our work is driven by the belief that the English, and in particular the young, would gain greater self-respect and self-confidence if they had a better appreciation and understanding of their unique culture and heritage.
There is growing evidence from various reports that many English school children are falling behind those from other ethnic groups. They are also increasingly engaging in anti-social behaviour and leading increasingly unruly and destructive lives. Bold action is needed to tackle these problems.
We believe that the English are a community like any other and that our Englishness should be promoted as something that is positive in our lives and the lives of our children. A strong sense of communal identity helps develop a strong sense of communal responsibility; it helps bring people together and counter the alienation from society that many feel. The young people of all ethnic groups should feel confident in who they are and should be inspired by their own cultural background to reach their full potential in society. We aim to promote practical schemes that will help bring this about for the English.
It is of the utmost importance that our charity grows and prospers. Unlike the charities and communal organizations which pursue the interests of other ethnic groups, it is unlikely that we will receive any public money. We will have to find the necessary resources from within our own community. We are confident that the English can show the same ambition and enterprise that has enabled other communities to build cultural institutions that further their interests and address their needs. There is much to do but we at the Steadfast Trust are eager to get on with the task that faces us.
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We have many ideas for future projects. As our charity grows it will enable us to undertake more work and a wider variety of projects on behalf of our community, all aimed at positively promoting Englishness not only to our own people but to the population as a whole. Many of our projects are geared towards younger people with the aim of bringing through a new generation that has a strong sense of communal identity. To this end we will undertake projects in the following areas
Educational - mainly for the young with the aim of promoting an interest and pride in English culture and history. We aim to publish books that will inspire children by telling them of the deeds and achievements of English heroes and heroines, and the great achievements and positive contributions that English people have made to human knowledge over the centuries. We will produce CDs and DVDs and help fund drama, living history, music and dance groups that will work within schools, museums and play schemes.
Cultural - the creation of English community and cultural centres. We will also seek support from local and central government for the promotion of greater public awareness of English customs and cultural achievements. This aim can be achieved through events such as an English History Month and an annual English cultural festival.
Research - little or no research has ever been conducted into the specific needs of the English community. We will encourage such research and use its results to inform the appropriate authorities about the needs of the English community and how they can be addressed. For example, we will ask the English how the areas in which they live can be improved, and what they think of the way their children are educated? What effect does Government policy have on them? The English community is as entitled as any other to have its views taken into account by policy makers. We will strive to ensure that government bodies and other organisations have the information they need to make appropriate policies and provide adequate funding to meet the needs of the English community.
Welfare - discrimination against English people is widespread but we have been encouraged to simply ignore it and walk away. Those who have wanted to take action have often been hindered by a lack of information about their rights, and the lack of anyone to turn to for practical help. We aim to assist in the creation of an advisory service which will offer help and advice to needy members of the English community who believe they have been discriminated against or otherwise disadvantaged due to their Englishness.
Is there a need for a charity for the English?
Yes of course. The Steadfast Trust is the only charity specifically set up for the ethnic English community. Below you will find a list of alternatives for other groups throughout the UK, most of which are often government funded. Why is it that every other group is catered for apart from the ethnic English?
Non-English Alternatives
Below is a list of charities that do not support the ethnic English community. A lot of those listed are government funded. This list in itself proves that not only should we be grateful that the Steadfast Trust exists, but that we also need to show our support now and again with the odd donation.
Links last updated: 30th January 2012 - New Links can be found at the bottom of the page.
Academy of Asian & Ethnic Dramatic Arts
We live in a culturally diverse world where colour, religion, race and ethnicity are at the centre of visible differences between us. Specialising in Asian and diverse talent, we aim to change the focus of modern-day theatre, providing a platform for new and raw identities to propel themselves forward into a world of ever-changing artistic expression.
Miss India UK
The Most Glamourous & Prestigious Asian Talent & Beauty Event of the Year!
The Black Police Association
The National Black Police Association seeks to improve the working environment of Black staff by protecting the rights of those employed within the Police Service and to enhance racial harmony and the quality of service to the Black community of the United Kingdom. Thereby assisting the Police Service in delivering a fair and equitable service to all sections of the community.
Black Cinema
The BFI celebrates films, events, books & DVDs and other ways to enjoy the work of Black film and TV makers.
100 Great Black Britons
Black Community
Black Community - Black Lifestyle, News, Entertainment & Networking. Black dating, black chat etc etc
Music of Black Origin
Music of Black Origin Awards.
Afro Introductions
AfroIntroductions.com is a leading African dating site linking the world to African women and African singles. Search though African personals and find African singles that interest you. Communicate with 1000’s of African women using email or chat. Join now and get immediate access to African singles from around the world! Browse through our African personals and you are sure to find the love you’ve always dreamed about.
MENTER
The East of England Black and Minority Ethnic Network. On this website you will find information on issues affecting Black and minority ethnic (BME) voluntary groups. Your views and comments are very welcome.
BMEspark
BMEspark is an online knowledge management system that helps commissioners and providers of Supporting People services for black and minority vulnerable ethnic people.
Socialist Party Black and Asian Group
Black and Asian Socialists.
100 Black Men of London
The name 100 Black Men was created as a symbol of solidarity. It signifies a group of Black men in 1963 that came together for social change.
Blink - Black Information Link
WHAT IS BLINK? The Black Information Link – Blink is the formal mouthpiece and news portal run by The 1990 Trust that aims to give a voice to Black's, Asians and Minority Ethnic communities.
Black Training and Enterprise Group
The Black Training and Enterprise Group (BTEG) is a national organisation providing a voice to government for black and minority ethnic service providers. We have a successful track record of advising government departments and non departmental public bodies. We also provide technical assistance support for voluntary and community organisations and public bodies.
City of London Black Police Association
The City of London Police Black Police Association was formally launched on 28 February 2001. Its aim is to improve the working environment of minority ethnic personnel in the City of London Police, with a view to improving the quality of service to public and colleagues.
Hindu Forum of Britain
The Hindu Forum of Britain (HFB) is the largest representative body for British Hindus with over 275 member organisations from different regions around the country.
Black Jewish Forum
The major part of the Forum’s work centres around its Black-Jewish discussion group, which meets on a six-weekly basis. The group has now been meeting for 10 years and serves as a vehicle for examining issues and concerns facing both our communities. A number of people from the forum meet in other settings. These larger meetings provide further opportunities for Black and Jewish people to work together.
Institute of Race Relations
The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) was established as an independent educational charity in 1958 to carry out research, publish and collect resources on race relations throughout the world. In 1972, the IRR's membership backed the staff in a radical transformation of the organisation from a policy-oriented, establishment, academic institution into an anti-racist 'thinktank'. The IRR began to concentrate on responding to the needs of Black people and making direct analyses of institutionalised racism in Britain and the rest of Europe.
London Black Carers Workers
The LBCWN Raise awareness and develop services for Black carers and facilitate a structure through which experiences, learning, information and diversity issues can be shared and improved.
London Chinese Community Network
The London Chinese Community Network is a project funded by the Home Office to promote the interests of the London Chinese voluntary and community sector (VCS). The work of the Network includes community research, publishing, brokering partnerships, organisational capacity building and holding consultation conferences
London Ethnic Minority Deaf Association
The Association provides a range of services for deaf people from minority ethnic communities including outreach programme for isolated members of the community, drop-in services, including sessions on benefits, disability rights, access to services, training in confidence-building and assertiveness, personal development, cultural awareness and vocational training.
Metropolitan Black Police Association
The Metropolitan Black Police Association (MetBPA) endeavours to improve the working environment of black personnel within the Metropolitan Police Service. The Association is also committed to enhancing the quality of service to the black communities of London and thus helping to improve overall police service delivery to the people of London.
Muslim Association of Britain
MAB aims to promote and propagate the principles of positive Muslim interaction with all elements of society to reflect, project and convey the message of Islam in its pure and unblemished form. It is part of the wider British Islamic movement and a supporter of all other ventures that agree on the proper principles of Da'wa and human collaboration.
Muslim Council of Britain
The Council seeks to promote cooperation, consensus and unity on Muslim affairs in the UK. It encourages all existing efforts being made for the benefit of the Muslim community. It works for a more enlightened appreciation of Islam and Muslims in the wider society and to establish a position for the Muslim community within British society that is fair and based on due rights. It works for the eradication of disadvantages and forms of discrimination faced by Muslims, and seeks to foster better community relations.
National Assembly Against Racism
The National Assembly Against Racism was established in 1994, at the initiative of black community organisations based in Tower Hamlets, following the community-led campaign against the election of a BNP councillor in a by-election in Millwall.
National Council of Black Led Organisations
The National Coalition of Black-Led Organisations (NCBLO) was conceived in 2003. Its purpose is to be an effective umbrella organisation, working at the strategic level to deliver the social, economic and political participation of the Black communities of the United Kingdom, commensurate with the contribution those communities make to the national prosperity of our country. NCBLO exists to raise awareness of race equality issues and seeks, through its activities, to develop and support measures that improve the life experiences of the Black communities we represent and enhance the social cohesion of the United Kingdom by promoting positive race relations.
NAZ Project London
Naz Project London provides sexual health and HIV prevention and support services to South Asian, Middle Eastern, North African, Horn of African and Latin American Communities.
Operation Black Vote
Operation Black Vote is the first initiative to focus exclusively on the Black democratic deficit in the UK. We believe that without a strong political voice for African, Asian, Caribbean and other ethnic minorities, the ideal of equality of opportunity - regardless of race and colour - will remain an ideal
Race on the Agenda
Race on the Agenda (ROTA) is one of Britain's leading social policy think-tanks focusing on issues that affect Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. Originally set up in 1984, ROTA aims to increase the capacity of BAME organisations and strengthen the voice of BAME communities through increased civic engagement and participation in society.
STAR
Gives students the chance to learn about and raise awareness of refugee issues in innovative ways.
NUS Black Students Campaign
The Black Students' Campaign represents students of African, Asian and Caribbean descent at a local and national level on all issues affecting black students.
Federation of Student Islamic Societies
The Federation of Student Islamic Societies in the UK and Ireland (FOSIS). A website and online resource for Muslim Students.
BID
Bail for Immigration Detainees is an independent charity that exists to challenge immigration detention in the UK. We work with asylum seekers and migrants, in removal centres and prisons, to secure their release from detention.
Black History Month
Black History Month (BHM) Afrikan History Month (AHM) is held every October in Britain, and February in USA and Canada.
The aims are to:
* Promote knowledge of the Black History , Cultural and Heritage
* Disseminate information on positive Black contributions to British Society
* Heighten the confidence and awareness of Black people to their cultural heritage.
Black Socialist Society
The Black Socialist Society seeks to:
• increase the recruitment of BAME people to the Labour Party.
• increase the involvement and representation of BAME people within the Labour Party.
• increase BAME support for the Labour Partyat elections.
Black Filmmaker
bfm is a media group that consists of an entertainment magazine, international film festival and a film review TV show. Founded by Menelik Shabazz, it was started in 1998 to break down barriers in the media industry for marginalised groups.
Unity 101 Asian Radio
Cultural Media Enterprise Limited is an independent locally based voluntary organisation, operating as Unity101 Community radio. Our philosophy is "By the community, for the community and to the community". Our aim is promote and broadcast music and culture of Asian and minority ethnic communities in Southampton. Using a unique signature developed by Unity101 CR we are able to reflect the needs and interests of our target audience. A culturally sensitive programme will meet the training, skills, and capacity needs of our volunteers and listeners so as they are better able to participate more fully in a cohesive society.
Asian Sound Radio
The Only 24 hour radio station in the North West dedicated to the Asian community, broadcasting across the whole region from Preston in the North to Stockport in the South.
BizAsia
The Uk's only Asian media news website.
Akash Radio
Akash Radio was launched on June 27, 2002, with a view to provide the Asian community with the right entertainment, right information, right language, right culture and above all the right religious and political knowledge.
Asian Trader
The voice of Asian business as well as the Asian trader awards.
Eastside Young Leaders Academy
EYLA exists to nurture and develop the leadership potential of young African and Caribbean males, empowering them to become the next generation of successful leaders. We provide educational and emotional support for boys aged 8-18, particularly those identified as being at risk of social exclusion. Students are referred to us by local schools, faith groups, Social Services, youth agencies, etc.
We fully expect to produce Britain's first Black Prime Minister
The Black Farmer
Someone else with a chip on his shoulder, hence the reason to name his product "The Black Farmer"
Based on my original Scholarship scheme launched in 2005 and filmed by Channel 4 “Young Black Farmers”, I passionately believe that young people living in the UK’s urban jungles are not yet considering life in the countryside as a viable option.
The National Association of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Councillors
The National Association of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Councillors (NABAEMC) is a Cross-Party-Association for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Local Councillors throughout the United Kingdom.
(a) Full membership of the Association shall be open to:
(I) All African, Caribbean, Asian and Ethnic Minority councillors as individuals or by their local authority subscription; who are interested in furthering the work of the Association (and who have paid the annual subscription as laid down by the Executive Committee and
(ii) Affiliations, national. International and local voluntary or other non-profit distributing organisations, whether corporate or unincorporated, which are interested in furthering the said work and have paid the annual affiliation.
(b) The said Executive Committee shall have the right:
(i) To approve or reject applications for membership, and
(ii) For good and sufficient reason to terminate the membership of any individual or organisation provided that the individual member concerned shall have the right to be heard by an Appeals Panel appointed by the Committee and chaired by a non Executive Committee member.
British Asian Sports Awards
The British Asian Sports Awards is a unique event that offers a fantastic platform to showcase across the globe the immense sporting talent that exists within the Asian community in the UK. The event is attended by some of the biggest names in sport, music and television.
BASA aims to bring British Asian sporting talent to the forefront, placing them in clear view of decision makers, influential people and ultimately, the sporting arena as a whole. So, those who may not have yet considered South Asians as athletes, footballers, boxers, golfers or tennis players need look no further than BASA.
Miss Asian Beauty Queen
The Miss Asian Beauty Queen is entering its second year as the only Asian regional heat for Miss England. Giving exclusivity to the winner as she will go through to the final round of the Miss England 2010 competition, bypassing the semi-finals!
The winner of Miss England will qualify for the MISS WORLD contest which has a first prize of $100,000.
The Ethnic Minority Advisory Group
The Ethnic Minority Advisory Group (EMAG) provides advice to Government on issues related to the disadvantage individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds face in relation to the labour market.
The Black and Asian Therapist Network
A place for Black and Asian people to connect with ideas and people that support their psychological health and mental fitness.
A place where Black therapists and Asian therapists can share their passion and expertise with the public and come together for mutual support and inspiration.
Black History 4 Schools
blackhistory4schools is the leading website in the UK dedicated to the promotion of Black and Asian British history in schools.
Ms Ethnic Minority UK
MsEthnicMinorityUK serves fresh tea and scones on piping hot steam about black British/UK based celebrities. It is your one stop for all information on who is who in the black UK showbiz scene.
