Membership

Join our

Ethnic Minority
Member Groups

Joining SMEF as a member enables us to represent the diverse views of ethnic minority communities and organisations more effectively to agencies such as Surrey County Council, district and borough councils, Surrey Police, and other public bodies. With approximately 60 ethnic minority member groups, we can support and promote the needs of ethnic minority communities while protecting their interests. SMEF consistently focuses on fostering integration, we celebrate the rich tapestry of the UK, urging everyone to embrace and respect its glorious diversity.

Being a member of SMEF entails active participation in our events, consultations, research, and activities.  Your engagement is crucial in shaping a positive impact and fostering growth. Together we can help to identify gaps in services for ethnic minority communities, aiding the development of new services to address unmet needs.

Engage

Educate

Being a member of SMEF entails active participation in our events, consultations, research, and activities.  Your engagement is crucial in shaping a positive impact and fostering growth. Together we can help to identify gaps in services for ethnic minority communities, aiding the development of new services to address unmet needs.

Empower

Our goal is to empower our member groups, fostering an environment where they can thrive.

We support these groups to tailor their services to the changing needs of the community.

We offer:

  • Ethnic Minority Member Groups with benefits for BAME community groups

  • Associate Membership for organisations such as charities and public sector bodies who want to support BAME groups and individuals.

To find out more about each please select the membership you are interested in.

Ethnic Minority Group Membership
Associate Membership

FAQs

  • Joining as a member or associate member is free.

  • We offer support and advice to help your organisation thrive and grow. We can provide help with funding and help to promote the work of your group. We represent the collective voices of our membership and work with statutory partners to help make surrey a fairer, more equal place to live and work.

  • We organise sessions for our members and extend invitations to our annual general meeting (AGM) for our membership body.

  • Certainly. We can feature your news or events in our newsletters or on social media.

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