Ethnic Minority Council Wolverhampton

25/08/2026

We’re pleased to announce that our CEO, Suffia Perveen, will be speaking at the inaugural Local Resilience Forum Conference at The Emergency Services Show 2026.

Delivered in partnership with West Midlands Resilience Forum, the new two-day conference will bring together resilience professionals, voluntary sector leaders, faith organisations, community groups and policy influencers.

Suffia will share EMC’s perspective on emergency planning and response - and the importance of trusted community networks in ensuring that resilience planning works for everyone.

📍 NEC Birmingham
📅 16–17th September 2026
🎟️ Free to attend – registration link in our bio

We look forward to seeing you there!

25/08/2026

We’re pleased to share that our CEO, Suffia Perveen, will be joining the inaugural Local Resilience Forum Conference, taking place alongside The Emergency Services Show, NEC

Delivered in partnership with West Midlands Resilience Forum, this new two-day conference will bring together resilience professionals, voluntary sector leaders, faith organisations, community groups and policy influencers to strengthen collaboration across the disaster risk cycle.

Suffia will contribute EMC’s perspective on emergency planning and response, including the vital role of trusted community networks in strengthening local resilience.

📍 NEC Birmingham
📅 16–17 September 2026
🎟️ Free to attend: https://bit.ly/46qnRQU

Where to hear Suffia:

🎤 Presentation
Recovery Isn’t Equal: Ensuring Every Community Has a Voice in Recovery
Wednesday 16th September | 13:50–14:10

💬 Panel discussion
Recovery Is Everyone’s Business: Are We Engaging the Right Partners Early Enough to Build a Whole-Community Recovery?
Wednesday 16th September | 14:10–14:30

We look forward to connecting with fellow attendees and contributing to this important conversation.

29/07/2026

Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the voices, experiences and resilience of Wolverhampton women through powerful portraits, treasured objects and personal stories.

Each participant selected an object that reflects her identity, heritage and life journey. Together, their stories explore family, culture, community and what it truly means to belong.

Come along to discover:

📸 Powerful portraits
💬 Personal stories
🌍 Culture and heritage
🤝 Connection and belonging

📍 Wolverhampton Art Gallery
📅 Friday 31st July 2026
🕕 6-9pm

Free admission.

Everyone is welcome – we would love to see you there!

07/07/2026

You're invited to the Wolverhampton Equality & Diversity Partnership (WEDP) Meeting

📅 Thursday 9th July 2026
⏰ 10:30am–12:30pm
📍 Bob Jones Community Hub, Bromley Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 3AS
🎟️ Free to attend – registration required

Join us to discuss the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Draft Voluntary & Community Sector Strategy 2026 and help shape a collective response that reflects the voices, experiences and priorities of our diverse communities.

This is an opportunity for voluntary, community, faith, grassroots and CIC organisations to:

✨ Learn more about the draft strategy and 8-week consultation
💬 Share your views, experiences and priorities
🤝 Connect with others across the sector
📢 Help shape a collaborative response
🌍 Ensure all equalities and protected characteristics are represented

Together, we can help build a stronger, more connected sector.

🔗 Register for free via the sign-up form: https://forms.gle/7tLNTHi2LKMUmF1UA

01/07/2026

Remembering the past. Standing together for the future.

We were honoured to join Interfaith Wolverhampton at the Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration held at the Civic Centre and to deliver a reading as part of the event.

Holocaust Memorial Day is an important opportunity to remember those who suffered, reflect on the impact of hatred and prejudice, and reaffirm our shared commitment to promoting understanding, inclusion, and respect within our communities.

Thank you to everyone involved in organising such a thoughtful and respectful commemoration.

29/06/2026

Bringing communities together through conversation ✨

We recently attended the Interfaith Wolverhampton Get Together and took part in a positive and thought-provoking discussion with MP Warinder Juss.

The conversation highlighted the importance of unity, resilience, empathy, and collaborative working in helping to build stronger and more connected communities. It also reinforced the value of listening to community voices and creating opportunities for people from different backgrounds and faiths to come together, share perspectives, and strengthen understanding.

Thank you to everyone involved for supporting meaningful conversations that promote cooperation, inclusion, and positive community engagement.

26/06/2026

Empowering young people to thrive! 🌟

We loved attending the Steve Biko Saturday School event and seeing young people engaged, inspired, and developing skills for the future.

Creating opportunities for learning, leadership, and personal growth helps young people build confidence and realise their potential.

The future is bright! ✨

24/06/2026

"Access to a smartphone helps to provide a vital connection to family, employment opportunities, education, healthcare and essential online services."

We're delighted to be supporting the distribution of recycled mobile phones through Wolverhampton's Digital Wolves network, helping people overcome barriers to digital access and participation.

Digital inclusion is not just about technology. It's about ensuring everyone can access opportunities, information, support and services in an increasingly digital world.

Thank you to everyone who has donated a device and helped make a difference to local lives📱✨

Recycled mobile phones are helping Wolverhampton residents get online and access essential services.

23/06/2026

Creativity, connection, and community 🧁✨

This week at Kitchen Conversations, families and children came together for a fun session filled with jar decorating and cupcake decorating activities.

The session created opportunities for children and families to spend quality time together, get creative, build confidence, and connect with others in a welcoming and friendly space.

Kitchen Conversations is about more than activities – it's about bringing people together, encouraging conversation, reducing isolation, and creating positive shared experiences within our communities 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us.

22/06/2026

As a representative on the Journeys Taskforce, we recently attended a meeting with the West Midlands Combined Authority to discuss key transport issues affecting local residents across the region.

The discussion focused on accessibility, inclusion, connectivity, and the importance of ensuring that community voices are heard and reflected in transport planning and decision-making.

These conversations provide valuable opportunities for communities to raise concerns, share lived experiences, and help shape improvements to public transport and access to services.

By working together, we can help create a transport system that is more accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of local people.