Race Council Cymru (RCC) | Promotion of equality Community Cohesion, and diversity by the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Exhibition launches at St Fagans National Museum of History on 2 October

This powerful exhibition celebrates the lives of over 45 of the Windrush Generation Cymru and their families. Told in their own words, we warmly invite you to learn about their journeys to Wales, the challenges they faced in building a new life in a country far from their homelands and the contributions that they made in helping to rebuild Britain after the war

Become a change agent in your community.

At RCC, we are committed to helping you build a more inclusive and cohesive workplace, community group, network and organisation

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Zero Racism Wales campaign

RCC is calling on organisations and individuals in Wales to sign a zero-tolerance policy to racism in Wales.

The campaign follows the momentum of Black Lives Matter protests around the globe and the launch of Black History Cymru 365 in October.

Black History Wales Cardiff receives The Queen’s Award
for Voluntary Service

We couldn't be prouder of all our volunteers whose hard work and dedication are at the heart of all we do. Read the full press release

The Grand Memory: Past | Present | Future

Capturing memories of minority ethnic communities, artists and local communities through interviews and photographs for the GRAND Multicultural HUB and funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund. Read more

Comic Relief Global Majority Fund (GMF) Wales

RCC are delighted to be delivering the Global Majority Fund for Comic Relief and we are looking forward to awarding much needed funding to
communities in Wales Read more

National Windrush Day Extravaganza

WHO WE ARE

Race Council Cymru works to promote race equality, art, heritage and cultural activities for black and minority ethnic communities across Wales.

Race Council Cymru (RCC) was established in 2010 as an overarching umbrella body with the mission to bring together key organisations within Wales to cooperate on promoting integration, championing justice and race equality in institutions and society.

RCC engages with Black Asian and Minority Ethnic grassroots communities and works directly with the local authority, governing bodies and businesses to promote awareness of race inequality. We work to establish and facilitate channels of communication with minority ethnic and grassroots communities throughout Wales in conjunction with and on behalf of Primary Stakeholders, Welsh Government, Local Authorities and other such private and public bodies.

COVID-19: Health and safety concerns at work

Are you worried about not being able to stay safe from coronavirus at your workplace? Please tell us about your health & safety concerns using our whistle blowing form.

Health advice Covid19 - where to find the latest information

We have strengthened our health advice to people about coronavirus as the latest evidence shows cases are increasing.

Health advice Covid19 – translated information

NHS posters with Coronavirus advice in different languages.

Latest Information from Public Health Wales

Public Health Wales provides a daily update about the number of cases of coronavirus in Wales.

Victim Support during COVID-19

if you need advice as a Victim of physical or digital Hate Crime during these difficult times, contact Victim Support for help.

Free, open access to COVID-19 e-learning programme

Free, open access to COVID-19 e-learning programme for entire UK health and care workforce

Testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Public Health Wales on Testing for Coronavirus – anybody (over age of 5) who is symptomatic may now order a home-testing kit by phoning 119.

Latest Information from Public Health Wales

Public Health Wales provides a daily update about the number of cases of coronavirus in Wales.

COVID-19: support for businesses

The Chancellor temporary measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19.

Covid19: Support for Employees

Current government advice is for everyone to stay at home, except in specific situations.

Covid19: Support for Self Employed

The Government has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme to support those who work for themselves.

Arts Council of Wales: Responding to Covid-19

latest update, including information for those working as artists, freelancers and in publicly funded cultural organisations.

Working together to promote race equality, integration and justice in Wales

Race Council Cymru facilitates and manages events, projects and activities to support its strategic mission. The charity works with diverse ethnic minority groups and individuals across Wales to deliver the projects listed below. So far RCC’s work encompasses many successes including Black History Month, Windrush, Crossing Borders and much more.

Youth Projects

RCC supports BAME youth and has a representative in the Welsh Youth Parliament. The charity also, manages various projects such as Crossing Borders: Music and Heritage and National BAME Youth Forum.

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