About

Why was the forum established?

• To give the ethnic communities a voice and platform. We act as their representative body in communicating with other organisations and consultative groups (both statutory and voluntary) to ensure that they are not left out of the decision-making processes.
• To raise issues of concern, develop proposals and practical initiatives to ensure services are more accessible in partnership with statutory and voluntary bodies.
• To encourage networking amongst ethnic groups and share/celebrate cultural diversity.
• To develop projects to meet the needs of ethnic communities and mixed heritage families of Stevenage.
• To enable the public to share knowledge and good practices within the community.
• To break down barriers caused by ignorance and encourage mutual respect.
• To work towards establishing a multi-cultural centre for educational purposes, social activities, meetings, worship and fair access to existing community space.

Our charitable objects are:

• To address the needs and aspirations of the minority ethnic communities of Stevenage and surrounding areas to support and assist in achieving their goals. 
• To improve the quality of life, education, social, economic and cultural life of the Borough. 

We endeavour to achieve this by fostering understanding across all communities and by working in partnership with statutory providers and the voluntary sector. 

SWF is a non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion.