Unity Cornwall is the first black and minority ethnic (BME) lead organisation in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly. Unity Cornwall's Management Committee members are individuals from a variety of different ethnic minority backgrounds who do their upmost to represent their own communities living in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly.

Constituted in March 2008, UNITY CORNWALL is the first Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) lead organisation in the county and still remains the only BME lead organisation. Our purpose being to create an equal society for all.

We are a collective of people from a variety of cultural backgrounds and walks of life, concerned about the lack of positive action taken by statutory organisations and other agencies to fully engage with the BME community of Cornwall. We are especially concerned about the lack of dedicated services for our children and young people from BME backgrounds.

UNITY is looking at ways to develop long-term strategies for the delivery of appropriate services to Children, Young People and their families. UNITY is keen to work closely with local authorities and other agencies to help achieve a momentum of positive change. We also support an Anti-Racism agenda.

UNITY CORNWALL ARE MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING FORUMS:

Cornwall Children's Trust Board

Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Youth Justice Board

Devon & Cornwall Criminal Justice Board - Scrutiny Panel for Race and Religious Hate Crime