LGBTQI+ Community Network Expand The LGBTQI+ Community Network is a group of both dedicated LGBTQI+ organisations & services and those which work across the whole community (including the Bridge), working together to make Haringey the best place it can be for LGBTQI+ residents. The Network meets monthly to share work and develop joint projects. Current work is focusing on safety, including mapping safe spaces, increasing awareness of hate crime and support for reporting.
Safer Neighbourhood Board Expand Safer Neighbourhood Boards are in place in every London Borough, bringing police and communities together to decide local policing and crime priorities, solve problems collaboratively and make sure that the public are involved in a wide range of other community safety decisions. In Haringey, the Board consists of a diverse range of community members from the Voluntary and Community Sector, Statutory organisations and lay members. For more information on how you can get involved contact Deborah Williams [email protected].
BAME 9-point action plan Expand In light of the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Haringey’s Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, The Bridge Renewal Trust, in partnership with Haringey Council, organises regular meetings that bring Haringey’s BAME community organisations and other statutory partners together to develop practical solutions to the problems. If you are interested in attending the next meeting and contributing to this work, please email [email protected]
Community Protect Expand Groups and organisations across Haringey have come together under the banner of ‘Community Protect’ to strengthen local messages about COVID-19 and to help slow the rise of coronavirus in the borough. The Community Protect alliance is coordinated by the Bridge Renewal Trust, Public Voice and Mind in Haringey, with financial support from Public Health in Haringey. Find out more here
Home Cooked Expand This is a partnership project to help tackle youth crime and violence in Tottenham Hale. This provides a range of initiatives for young people and their families such as sport provision, employment support, a future leaders programme and mental health support. This partnership is led by the Bridge Renewal Trust and Haringey Council with the Godwin Lawson Foundation, the North London Partnership Consortium, Father 2 Father CIC and Mind in Haringey. If you wish to find out more, please email: [email protected] Click here to see a list of Haringey’s wider networks and forums
Haringey Council Racial Equity Group Expand Our Chief Executive, Geoffrey Ocen and Haringey Council CEO co-founded and co-chaired this group. This group is shaping the collective efforts of key agencies and community partners in our work to challenge and dismantle the systems, structures, and behaviours that perpetuate racism. Our Chief Executive was instrumental in developing a borough-wide Racial Equity Action Plan adopted by the Council, NHS, and VCS, placing the social determinants of health and amplifying the voices of racially marginalised communities at the heart of collective action.
Haringey Racial Equity Group in Health and Social Care Expand This group was co-founded by our Chief Executive, Geoffrey Ocen and the CEO of North Middlesex Hospital, who both now chair the group. The Haringey Racial Equity Group in Health and Social Care is a key initiative within Haringey Council's efforts to address racial inequalities in the borough. It operates under the North Central London Integrated Care System framework and focuses on reducing disparities in access to, experience of, and outcomes from health and social care services. The group collaborates with community partners to challenge systemic racism and promote a more equitable system for all residents. Focus Areas: Challenging Systemic Racism Creating Equitable Systems Improving Well-being Addressing Health Inequalities: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Accessible and Culturally Responsive Services: Developing Anti-Racist Policies and Practices, including an anti-racist statement for children's services, and developing anti-racist practice standards. Collaborative Approach: works with key agencies and community partners to shape the collective efforts to address racial equity. Involving Residents: actively engages residents and communities in service planning, development, and delivery. Using Data and Insights: utilises data-led insights to understand residents' needs better and improve service delivery. Advocating for Resources: advocates for high-quality local services that are adequately funded to meet the needs of all residents. "We are proud to partner with the Bridge Renewal Trust in co-chairing the Racial Equity Group for Health and Social Care, working together to advance racial equity across Haringey. This collaboration reflects our shared belief in tackling systemic inequalities and our commitment to ensuring that all residents have access to fair, inclusive, and culturally responsive care when and where they need it most. We remain dedicated to working closely with residents and community partners to challenge systemic racism and help build a more equitable health and social care system for everyone in Haringey." Dr Nnenna Osuji, Chief Executive of Royal Free, NHS Foundation Trust
North London Central Integrated Care Board Expand We work strategically with North London Central Integrated Care Board on several different areas: Placement, Population Health, People’s Health, and Community Services boards; VCSE Alliance Group; community engagement projects and health promotion, prostate cancer, cervical and other long-term conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), targeting BAME communities.