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“By 2030, the
Bangladeshi
Community in
England and
Wales should no
longer be
regarded as a
‘socially and
economically
disadvantaged
ethnic group”.
National Network of Bangladeshi Community Entrepreneurs National Network of Bangladeshi Community Research & Audit National Network of Bangladeshi Community & Voluntary Sector National Network of Bangladeshi Community Advice & Resources National Network of Bangladeshi Community Services & Fundraising National Network of Bangladeshi Youth & Women’s Empowerment National Network of Bangladeshi Sports Development
Vision
“By 2030, the Bangladeshi Community in England and Wales should no longer be regarded as a ‘socially and economically
disadvantaged ethnic group”. Aim The overall aim of the Council will be to work towards improving the social and economic condition of the Bangladeshi community living in England and Wales. Primary Objectives - Enthuse, engage, and empower the
Bangladeshi community and the civil society organisations to be in the driving seat for socioeconomic development.
- Introduce and implement a series of ‘National Networks’ focusing on services that addresses deprivation related to Income, Employment, Health, Education, Skills, Training, Services and Civic Society.
Governance and Involvement As a Community Regeneration Organisation, BRC will be governed by an Assembly of 45 Regional Members and a Committee of 10 Directors. Detailed information on key appointments can be found on page 6. We look forward to your involvement. Anam Choudhury MSc
Chief Regeneration Officer
HIDDEN TALENTS PARTNERSHIP ENTERPRISE PRESENTS
THE BANGLADESHI REGENERATION COUNCIL ENGLAND & WALES
I extend a warm welcome to you as you read the first newsletter
of the Bangladeshi Regeneration Council in England and Wales and invite you to get
involved.
A disproportionate number of 442,971 Bangladeshi residents living in England and Wales are experiencing high rates of poverty and deprivation and continues to fare worse on a number of key indicators particularly in employment compared to all others. For far too long the Bangladeshi community has been regarded as one of the most socially and economically disadvantaged ethnic groups in the county. To tackle this generational deprivation in the community we are proposing to introduce a Bangladeshi Regeneration Council in England and Wales. It is founded on the fact that the Bangladeshi Community is a rich source of entrepreneurship and talent, and that the community coming together to work on the things that matter to them is a key way of unlocking that resource. We hope that you will have a valuable role to play in deciding and delivering all aspects of this vital process, and that your involvement will result in prosperous, more sustainable and successful outcome for the Bangladeshi community in England and Wales.
Consultation and Development January 2013
Issue 1
PAGE 1
Welcome
Page 1: Welcome Page 2: Population Study Page 3: Socioeconomic Study Page 4: Development Model Page 5: Services/Governance Page 6: Community Appointments Page 7: Approach and Case Study Page 8: Recommendation and profile
Building communities that last…
London (Inner London) 164,085 London (Outer London) 58,460
East of England 33,035 West Midlands (Met County) 48,809
East Midlands 13,279 North West (Manchester 34,231
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Population Study The Bangladeshi
population in England and
Wales is a young one and
has grown rapidly from
2,000 in 1951 to 447,971 in 2011.
The Bangladeshi
population is the most
geographically
concentrated of all ethnic groups in London
numbering 222,545 which
is 6.3% of the London
population.
Within London,
Bangladeshis are
concentrated in Tower Hamlets numbering
81,488.
In 2011, there were
32,589 Bangladeshis
living in Birmingham,
6,592 in Sandwell and 16,324 in Oldham. There
are also 10,708
Bangladeshis living in
Wales.
Almost half of the
Bangladeshi population in England live in the 20
local authorities with the
highest proportion of their
Lower Super Output
Area’s in the most
deprived decile of Indices
of Multiple Deprivation 2010. Census 2011
PAGE 2
2011-442,971
2001-283,000
1991-163,000
1981-65,000
1971-22,000
1961-6,000
1951-2,000
Poverty
Bangladeshis have the highest rate of income poverty out of all ethnic minorities with 65% living
below the poverty line. Even amongst working families, around 65% of Bangladeshis are in income
poverty. More than half of the people from Bangladeshi community live in low income
households. poverty.org
Employment
Bangladeshi men and women are under-represented in the labour market and
unemployment and economic inactivity rates are significantly above national average. A quarter of the working-age Bangladeshis are workless and
Bangladeshi women have lowest percentage (34%) of any major ethnic group in formal labour market.
poverty.org
Education
Despite recent good GCSE performance, Bangladeshi students are less likely on average to stay on in school after the age of 16. Nearly half of
Bangladeshi women (49%) and 40% of Bangladeshi men have no qualifications and this lack of
educational attainment contributed to lower paid jobs and poverty. Department of Education 2011
Health
Bangladeshis, across all age groups, experience a
much poorer level of health than average. Bangladeshi men and women are three or four
times more likely than the general population to rate their health as ‘bad’ or ‘very bad’. Health Survey for England
2004
Housing
Bangladeshis are most highly socially housed ethnic
group and are more likely to experience dissatisfaction with housing arrangements than
other ethnic groups. In 2002, Bangladeshi households were the largest in the UK with an
average of 4.7 members. ONS 2002
Civil Society
Language barriers, poor communication & management skills and a lack of understanding
about project development and funding mechanisms mean that many community
organisations are unable to fully express their needs or present their organisations well to funders or
partners.
Socioeconomic Study
PAGE 3
Development Model
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Formation of the leadership from within the community is critical towards
developing a community-led regeneration initiative
Consultation on the Formation of the Bangladeshi Regeneration Council in England and Wales
NEWSLETTER ISSUE 1 JANUARY 2013
BASELINE AND FEASIBILITY STUDY
A clear and powerful case of the real need for the socioeconomic development of the Bangladeshi Community in England and Wales
Socioeconomic Study
Goals & Objectives
Resources & Constraints
BUSINESS PLANNING
Setting out all the information that stakeholders and potential partners will require in order for them to consider supporting and working with BRC.
SUSTAINABILITY
PARTNERS
SERVICES
MANAGEMENT
BUDGET
NETWORKS
NATIONAL DIALOGUE AND CONFERENCE
Involving the national community to discuss the findings, process and the structure of the Bangladeshi Regeneration Council in England and Wales
Partnerships Fundraising
IMPLEMENTATION
Delivering a clear set of community led regeneration services for the Bangladeshi Community in England and Wales
SERVICE COORDINATION / MONITORING / EVALUATION
NATIONWIDE PROMOTION JUNE 2013
VISION 2030
‘Community led
regeneration is defined
by actions that are based
on the needs and issues
understood by and
experienced by
communities themselves,
where communities are
supported to take the
lead in identifying and
implementing local
solutions’.
Scottish Community Development Centre 2011
www.scdc.org.uk
PAGE 4
Enterprising
Registrar of Bangladeshi Community in England & Wales
National Assembly Board of Directors Network Forums
National Networks
PAGE5
Assembly Chairperson
National Network of Bangladeshi Community Research & Audit
Building a comprehensive picture of the Bangladeshi Community, helping to understand the community and shape
its plans for the future
National Network of Bangladeshi Community & Voluntary Sector
Strengthening the capacity of the Bangladeshi Civil Society providing a meaningful platform for the socioeconomic
development that the Bangladeshi community needs
National Network of Bangladeshi Community Entrepreneurs
Mobilising national and local networks and leadership to drive the socioeconomic development that the Bangladeshi
community needs
National Network of Bangladeshi Community Advice & Resources
Communicating and informing the Bangladeshi Community about the statutory and non-statutory services available to
them
National Network of Bangladesh Sports Development
Developing sport as a ‘hook’ & a vehicle to attract & engage marginalised Bangladeshi young adults in positive activity
National Network of Bangladeshi Youth & Women’s Empowerment
Harnessing the hidden potentials of Bangladeshi youth and women towards building a better future for all
National Network of Bangladeshi Community Services & Fundraising
Producing innovative and exciting programmes of socioeconomic development and fundraising towards build a
prosperous Bangladeshi community
Bangladeshi Community in England and Wales Registrar of the Bangladeshi Community Members in England and Wales
Board of Directors 10 Elected Board of Directors
Services and Governance
Bangladeshi Regeneration Council 45 Elected Regional Members Assembly [1 Representative for every 10,000 Bangladeshis]
Regeneration Service Manager + Team
Board Chairperson
Executive Director
Performance Manager + Team
Fundraising Manager + Team
Financial Management Manager + Team
Quality Control Manager + Team
Deputy Director
PAGE 5
Regeneration Team REGENERATION SERVICES
Regional Members (RM) [45 Posts] Honorary
Aim:
Represent regional views of the Bangladeshi Community on issues of poverty and deprivation.
Role and Responsibilities
1. To attend meetings of the AGM 2. To attend Network-Committees of your choice 3. To act as the accountable mechanism for BRC 4. To contribute to the strategic direction of BRC.
Education, Qualities, skills and knowledge
have knowledge of the Bangladeshi community have an understanding of the Bangladeshi
voluntary and community sector; have knowledge of community regeneration;
be professional and tactful; speak clearly and succinctly;
show interest in BRC’s viewpoints; have an ability to respect confidences; & ensure BRC is heading in the right direction
Board of Directors [10 Posts] Non-Executive
Aim:
Provide strategic leadership to the development and coordination of the BRC National Networks.
Role and Responsibilities
1. To coordinate the development of a network. 2. To coordinate the network business planning. 3. To coordinate the network’s delivery. 4. To represent the network as its figurehead.
Education, Qualities, skills and knowledge
Educated to a minimum degree level;
have knowledge of regeneration & renewal; have an understanding of the Bangladeshi
voluntary and community sector; be professional and tactful;
show interest in member's viewpoints; have an ability to respect confidences; & ensure decisions are taken and recorded
CHAIRPERSON [2 Posts] Honorary
Aim:
Provide leadership for the socioeconomic development of the Bangladeshi Community.
Role and Responsibilities
1. To ensure the BRC Board functions properly. 2. To ensure the BRC is managed effectively. 3. To provide the BRC Chief Support/Guidance. 4. To represent the BRC as its figurehead.
Education, Qualities, skills and knowledge
Educated to a minimum masters level;
have knowledge of community regeneration; have an understanding of the Bangladeshi
voluntary and community sector; be professional and tactful; speak clearly and succinctly; be impartial and objective;
show interest in member's viewpoints; have an ability to respect confidences; & ensure decisions are taken and recorded
NOTE
Regional Members (RM) are invited to represent the following regions.
Regions Population RM - North East 10,992 2 - North West 45,955 5 - Yorkshire & Humber 22,461 2 - East of England 13,279 1 - West Midlands 52,565 5 - East Midlands 33,035 3 - London 222,545 22 - South East 27,997 3 - South West 8,434 1 - Wales 10,708 1
Total 447,971 45
Board meetings will be usually held at the BRC central office in Sandwell, Birmingham. Travel expenses will be met when representing BRC. To register your interest, please contact Anam Choudhury: Mobile: 07949600771 Email: [email protected]
Community Appointments
PAGE6
Approach to Regeneration and Case Study
PAGE 7
BUILD
COMMUNITY
BUILD
CAPACITY
BUILD
INFLUENCE
Sense of coherence
A
Regenerated Community
Environment is structured, predictable and explicable
Investment in behaviour change seen as worthwhile
Opportunities for individual, family and community advancement taken up
More community involvement to address deprivation issues
Increased individual responsibility for behaviour change
More positive health and wellbeing outcomes
Greater engagement with initiatives such as work programmes
Decreased impact on public services and improved quality of life
- Develop shared spaces
- Encourage social support networks
- Identify local assets: knowledge-experience-time
- Support local people to come together to turn individual issues into community concerns
- Build skills and knowledge
- Untap, mobilise and
build on local assets - Build local groups - Support local
governance
- Engage communities in decision making processes
- Support the development of skills and knowledge on wider regeneration issues
- Use local knowledge and experience to influence decisions
- Develop initiatives which engender meaningful local involvement
- Support independent action
Source: SCDC Regeneration Discussion Paper June 2011.
Innovative, exciting, resourceful and meaningful community led regeneration programmes
Case Study: Bangladeshi Community Regeneration at a Local Level
In 2002 motivated by the presence of the Labour Government’s New Deal for Communities Regeneration Initiative, and concerns over the continued deprivation faced by the Bangladeshi Community in Sandwell, a group of young Bangladeshis led by Anam Choudhury approached the Confederation of Bangladeshi Organisations (CBO) to initiate a Bangladeshi Community Regeneration programme with the aim to improve the quality of life of the Bangladeshi community in Sandwell. Over the course of ten years, we have successfully promoted the organisational development of CBO; introduced ten large scale community regeneration projects involving building community’s skills, confidence and resources; procured £1,551,953 in grant aid; and created twenty one community development posts in the sustainable regeneration of the Bangladeshi Community in Sandwell. CBO today is a thriving community sector organisations with over 4,000 residents registered as beneficiaries, two dedicated resource centres, praised highly in the Sandwell Council’s Review and won Channel S Best Community Organisation Award 2012. To learn more about CBO’s activities visit www.cbo786.co.uk.
BANGLADESHI COMMUNITY REGENERATION AT A LOCAL LEVEL
PAGE 6
Recommendation
Anam Choudhury: Profile
PAGE 8
Dr Mike Beazley Centre for Urban and Regional Studies- University of Birmingham I have had a longstanding interest in community-led regeneration. I strongly believe that the setting up of the Bangladeshi Regeneration Council in England and Wales is a very positive initiative. It has the potential to contribute towards the much needed improvements to the quality of life for the Bangladeshi community. The Bangladeshi
Regeneration Council
in England and Wales
C/O
HTP ENTERPRISE
Central House
Unit 6
312-314 High Street
West Bromwich
West Midlands
Birmingham 70 8HS
Email:
www.htpenterprise.com
www.hiddentalentspartnership.com
Anam Choudhury pictured left with his mentor the late Lord King of West Bromwich. Anam said of Lord King who suddenly passed away on 10th January 2013 aged 75 “for nearly two decades I have been privileged to receive his mentorship which gave me great inspiration, knowledge, motivation and encouragement. He has been the people’s Lord whom I deeply admired and respected. He will never be forgotten and will remain enshrined in our hearts and minds forever”. Born in Sylhet, Bangladesh on 1977, Anam is the youngest son of Sheikh Abdus Salam Choudhury and the grandson of Sheikh Abdul Hakim Choudhury, both of whom were Academic and Islamic Scholars. Anam’s career in community led regeneration began in 1996 as a Community Researcher for the former Sandwell Health Authority.
In 1999, Anam was appointed to the first Greets Green New Deal for Communities Regeneration Team leading its research and outreach team. In the development of the Greets Green Regeneration Plan 1999, Anam played an instrumental role in the engagement of the isolated community groups and organisations building trust, confidence and partnerships between the community groups and the mainstream agencies. Over the years, Anam introduced a series of community regeneration concepts such as ‘hidden talents’, ‘the mirror’, ‘building bridges’ and the ‘tree of concern’ to encourage and empower local residents and the community organisations to take up ownership of their own regeneration process. In 2002, Anam started working as a Regeneration Activist and Entrepreneur. He was appointed as a Community Representative to the Greets Green Partnership (Regeneration) Board, Sandwell and Birmingham HMRA (Regeneration) Pathfinder Board, School Governing Boards, and the Sandwell Leisure Trust. Over the course of the last decade Anam successfully provided organisational development and leadership to over 10 community organisations in Sandwell & Birmingham including the Confederation of Bangladeshi Organisations and Soul City Arts; developed proposals to secure resources and contracts worth £3.1M from various trusts, foundations, and statutory agencies; Inspired and empowered 30 residents as community workers and organisers; and introduced and managed over 40 innovative community regeneration and development projects focusing on addressing generational poverty and deprivation within the deprived communities. In 2007 Anam was conferred with a Master of Science degree in Urban Regeneration Research and Public Policy from the University of Birmingham and currently pursuing a PhD degree on ‘sustainable neighbourhood renewal in developing countries’. He is the founder of Hidden Talents Partnership, HTP Enterprise, Sports2Work and many other community based organisations across deprived neighborhoods and communities. Anam’s ambition is to become a proficient Social Scientist and aims to support the professional development of 2000 Social Scientists by 2030.
The gathering of data and the establishment of a series of national networks can help to deepen the understanding and increase the awareness of the problems facing the Bangladeshi community. It can also help to identify new and innovative ways in which these problems can be tackled more effectively. The strength of this initiative is that it comes from within the Bangladeshi community itself and it will have a national remit which can bring together the Bangladeshi community across the country. As a community regeneration organisation it will be able to speak on behalf of the wider community at a national level. This is an exciting proposal that can provide a critical role in the future regeneration of Bangladeshi communities and I look forward to watching the initiative grow and develop over the next few years.