LINKS

How to make a complaint about racially offensive material on the Internet
Make your complaint here: The Internet Watch Foundation. The IWF is an incorporated charity so I recommend you contact the Charity Commission if you feel that it is not taking your complaint sufficiently seriously.

Generally it is recommended that you use one of the following resources rather than the IWF.
These are not just for reporting racially offensive material on the Internet. If you live in Dorset you should report any instances of hate crime/speech; racism; antisemitism, homophobia; Islamophobia, etc., whether on-line or not, to the:
  • Dorset REC's Hate Crime Reporting Centre here (where you will also find direct links to the Dorset Police and the Borough of Poole's reporting services), or:
  • Phone Dorset REC on 01202 392954 or email us at enquiries@dorsetrec.org.uk
  • In the case of websites with antisemitic content contact the Dorset representative of the Community Security Trust by emailing cst.dorset@gmail.com
Whatever else you do don't just live with prejudice/hate. Report it. Without reporting the authorities will not realise there is a problem so they won't spend money to fix it.



GENERAL
About Immigration
About Immigration contains over 60 articles written by our experts who continually update and add new content. Website

Black South West Network
Works with regional institutions to make sure there is equal access to policy making and resources, across social, economic and environmental development programs for the benefit of all communities in the South West.
Email | Website Telephone & Fax: 0117 9396648

BME Mental Health Email | Website

 Email

Bournemouth Churches Housing Association
We are a specialist housing and social care support provider, offering a wide range of help to people in vulnerable circumstances and to professionals trying to equip those in need.
01202 410500 Email | Website
Citizens Advice Bureau
Practical, reliable, up-to-date information on a wide variety of topics.
Bournemouth 01202 290967 (Admin), 08444 994105 (Advice)
Poole             01202 680838
For other branches and online advice go to the CAB website. Website

Council for Voluntary Service
Bournemouth and Poole CVS's aim is to strengthen voluntary organisations by providing services to meet their needs. They will give advice and assistance to groups in setting up or developing projects.
Bournemouth    01202 466130 Email | Website
Poole                01202 682046

European Agency for Fundamental Rights
Click on the icon to access.


Equality and Human Rights Commission

The EHRC champions equality and human rights for all working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society. Website

Equality South West
Promoting equality and diversity throughout the region. Email | Website Contacts Form

Equality Britain
Equality Britain's main aim is to promote employment and education opportunities to all sections of the community. T: 0151 707 6688 Email | Website

Ethnic Minority Achievement Service (EMAS)
The main role of EMAS is to support the progress of minority ethnic pupils in schools. Email | Website

Support Against Racist Incidents
SARI is a voluntary black-led agency run by people who have suffered racial harassment. Our services are free. We are non-political & non-profit-making. Email | Website

South West Dorset Multicultural Network
The South West Dorset Multicultural Network welcomes members from all black and minority ethnic groups. It was formed in partnership with West Dorset District Council but operates under its own constitution. Email

Unity in Vision
A group uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work on projects cooperatively for the benefit of the entire community.
Email |
Website





TRANSLATION SERVICES
Bostico International:
Bostico International, 1073 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6BE.
Professional Translators and Interpreters. The offer includes professional, translations, translators, and qualified interpreters for over 150 languages. Email | Website ! Tel: 01202 560 075

Bournemouth Interpreters Group
The Bournemouth Interpreters Group seeks to fulfil a clear need within the area to facilitate the provision of interpreting services in the public and voluntary sectors, while providing a focal point for the many interpreters operating in this field. For further information visit the website. Website

Nihao Chinese
Interpreting and translation service specialising in English and Mandarin. Website | Email





REGIONAL RACE EQUALITY COUNCILS

Race Equality Partnership - Kensington & Chelsea Email | Website
Obviously this REC is not in our region but I could not resist the extensive list of other race equality councils.  The link takes you directly to the links page. A great resource.

Bath & North East Somerset Racial Equality Council Email | Website

Bristol Racial Equality Council
Website

Council for Racial Equality in Cornwall Email | Website

Gloucestershire Race Equality Council Email | Website

Plymouth & District Racial Equality Council
Email | Website

Somerset Racial Equality Council Email | Website

Swindon Racial Equality Council
Email | Website

Devon Racial Equality Council
Email | Website

Wiltshire Racial Equality Council
Email | Website





EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES

"Race, Racism and the Law - Speaking Truth to Power!!" An excellent resource. This website is in the USA so the legal content cannot be applied to the UK. If you think you are a victim of racism contact the Dorset Race Equality Council on 01202 553003 (Dorset residents only). However, the academic content is very sound.

"Fear and Hope" "
The anti-fascist organisation Searchlight has found itself on the front-line of a new politics of identity. ..." 





ADVICE FOR IMMIGRANTS, ASYLUM SEEKERS & REFUGEES

Immigration Advisory Service
Community legal advice & representation for immigrants & asylum seekers.
Tel: 0117 955 7300 | Website

Immigrationboards.com
Immigration, work visa and work permit discussion board.
Website

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
Campaigning for justice in immigraton & asylum law & policy.
Email | Website

Refugee Legal Centre
An independent organisation offering legal advice and representation to asylum seekers and refugees.
Email | Website

Workpermit.com
Popular immigration advice site. Website

Dorset Race Equality Council
Legal advice can also be obtained through the Dorset REC (Dorset residents only). Phone for an appointment - 01202 553003.





ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS

This section includes both religious and secular BME societies and associations. It also includes the contact details of local BME artists and craftspeople. If you are one of the latter let us know and you too can be included.

AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN
Dorset African Caribbean Assocation
c/o The Boscombe Link, 3/5 Palmerstone Road, Bournemouth BH1 4HN. Website

Black Workers Group
Education Dept, Dorset House, 20-22 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3NL.

Bournemouth University African Caribbean Society
Student Union, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole BH12 5BB

Black Women’s Support Group
Hosted by Unity in Vision the Black Women’s Support Group meets every Wednesday from 23rd January at Christchurch Fire Station, Fairmile Rd, Christchurch from 10.45am—2pm. For further details contact Denise or Aisha Email

Black History Month
Very informative UK website.
Email | Website


CHINESE
Dorset Chinese Association
45a Heron Court Road, Bournemouth BH9 1DF. Email

Bournemouth Chinese School
c/o Flat 1, 3 Southern Road, Bournemouth BH6 3SR. Email

Dragon of the South
Lion and dragon dance club. Email & Email | Website

Oriental Culture Educational Society (OCES)
Telephone: 07811 269 454 Email | Website


FILIPINO
Dorset Filipino Assocation
1 Lea Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9HT

Wessex Anglo-Filipino Society Website


GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS
Travellers' Times On-Line Email | Website
The authoritative on-line news resource.

National Romani Rights Association

10 Dugdell Close, Ferndown BH22 8BH

South West Alliance of Nomads Website

HINDU

Hindu Women's Association
3 Woodcock Crescent, Littledown Park, Bournemouth BH7 7JW


INDIAN
Poole Indian Cultural Society
PO Box 1699, Broadstone BH18 0AP  Website

INTER-FAITH CONTACTS
Faithlinks
Project Co-ordinator, T133 Talbot House, Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, Poole BH12 5BB Email

IRANIAN

Iranian Community & Farsi Speaking Association
c/o 63 Birch Drive, Bournemouth BH8 0LP Email


IRISH
Bournemouth and District Irish Society
53 Corhampton Rd, Bournemouth BH6 5NX.


JEWISH
Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation
Rabbi Adrian Jesner and Mrs Pamela Jesner, Wootton Gardens, Bournemouth BH1 1PW. Website

Bournemouth and District Jewish Representative Council Email | Website

Bournemouth Reform Synagogue

Rabbis Neil and Jenny Amswych, 53 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth. Website

Chabad of Bournemouth
Rabbi Yossie Alperowitz and Mrs. Chanie Alperowitz, 11 Weston Drive, Bournemouth. Website

Debbie Cowan : Prints & Cards. Website

Jewish Open Minds
Dedicated to Jewish open mindedness, to inclusivity, to community. Website

League of Jewish Women

16 Sandykeld, 26 Manor Rd, Bournemouth BH5 1AH

Jewish Volunteering Network
One stop shop to match the skills of those people wishing to volunteer with those charities and organisations requiring volunteers. Email | Website

Wessex Liberal Jewish Group
Dedicated to establishing an inclusive & egalitarian Jewish Community
Email | Website


KOREAN
Bournemouth Korean Church
Rev David Doyan Kim, St Augustin's Church, Cemetry Junction, Bournemouth BH2 6NU.

Bournemouth Winton Korean Church
Pastor Soon Soek-Yangs, Methodist Church, Winton, Bournemouth (weekly service)


MUSLIM
Bournemouth Islamic Centre and Central Mosque
4 St Stephens Rd, Bournemouth BH2 6JJ. Website | Email Telephone:01202 557072 Fax:01202 298681.
 
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association

c/o Rubina Nasser, 51 Richmond Park Ave, Bournemouth BH8 9DN.

Al Amani Pre-School (English and Arabic Nursery)
East Howe Youth Centre Kinson Road, Bournemouth.

Dorset Islamic Cultural Assocation
418 Ashley Rd, Poole, Dorset.

Dorchester Islamic Centre
40 Rothesay Road, Dorchester DT1 2DX

Winton Mosque
2c Cranmer Road, Winton, Bournemouth


POLISH
Glos Polonii (The Polish News)
Website | Email

Polski Kurier (The Polish Courier)
Website | Email (Editor/Redakcja & Newsdesk) | Tel: 07935 622688

POLSKAwia Polish Local Television
Website | Email | Tel: 0754 383 1111


THAI
Bournemouth Thai School
8 Albert Court, 18 Florence Road, Bournemouth BH5 1ER

Sakya Thubten Ling - Tibetan Buddhist Centre
167 Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth BH8 8RD Website


If you wish your group to be included on this page send an email to webmaster@dorsetrec.org.uk including your contact details.  Please also inform us of any changes or broken links,