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Chief Executive Officer
Advocacy Officer
Project Coordinator
BME Sports Cymru Project Officer
Research Assistant
Volunteer
Finance & Operations Officer
Project Co-ordinator
Advocacy Officer
Bid Manager
Research Assistant
Volunteer
Our Board Members
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I have been working in post 16 Education since 1985. I have mainstream teaching experience as a Biology lecturer in FE in Manchester for 3 years and since 1988 to date I have worked with Ethnic Minority Communities. I took up post in Cardiff as a Community Education Officer in January 1990, as Manager of the ESOL Service in 1996, Head of Essential Skills in 2002, and As Achievement Leader in 2011. Due to transfer of Essential Skills into the Cardiff and Vale College in 2013, assumed a new role as Community Liaison and Development Manager since January 2014. From January 2017 my role is new role is Equality Diversity and Community Development Manager.
I was a member of the independent “Life in the United Kingdom” Advisory Group-chaired by Sir Bernard Crick, set up to advise the Home Secretary on the method, conduct and implementation of a “Life in the UK” naturalisation test. I was appointed as a member of the public Advisory Board for Naturalisation Integration and chair of ABNI Wales sub-group from 2005-2008 to implement the recommendations of the Crick Committee. As a member of the ESOL Advisory Group for DfES-Welsh Assembly, I have been involved in the development of the ESOL policy for Wales, published in June 2014.
Over the years I have been involved in a range of partnerships working locally, across Wales and nationally across the UK. Currently I am Vice chair of Race Equality First, Co-chair of the Cardiff Prevent Stakeholder Group, a member of the Board of directors for Wales Migration Partnership, Management Board of UK centre for Islam- Cardiff University, National Challenge Panel (PREVENT), Channel Partnership- Cardiff and Management Committee of Welsh Asian Women’s Achievement Awards. Safer and Cohesive Communities’ Network- C3SC, Remembering Srebrenica- Wales Regional Board, Muslim Women and Young people’s committee, BAME Health Access group, Cardiff Police and Community Cohesion, Cardiff University Special Interest Group- Ethnic Minorities.
Director
By profession a lawyer.
Currently working as self employed.
‘legal and property consultant’
Life experience comprises
1) Twenty years General Law Practice and appointments by Lord Chancellor as follows:
1) ‘District Notary Public’
2) member of Social Security Appeal Tribunals
3) Chairman of ‘Child Support Appeal Tribunals’
Other interests etc
1) President of ‘Sikh Gurdwara Cardiff’ a registered charity
2) membership of various interfaith groups
3) regular contributor to various Asian TV broadcasts
Director
Experience
Skills that Vince brings to the Board of Race Equality First
Director
About Mr Laurence Khan
1) Retired from professional practice - had an interest in residential homes for the elderly.
2) a) Treasurer / Cardiff United Synagogue
- Member of the board of chapter.
- Finance Chair of Race Equality First.
- Vice Chair South Wales Jewish Representative Council.
- Chartered Accountant.
- Managing the practice.
- President Rotary Club.
3) Cardiff City FC
- Antiques
- Vesta boxes
- Auctions /Antique fairs
- Gardening
- Support
- Glamorgan Archives on behalf of local Jewish community
- Support Cardiff Radio
4) Local family whose 2 children are educated through the medium of WELSH.
BME Sports Cymru Project Officer
I have recently joined REF as the new BME Sport Cymru Project Officer.
Before joining REF, I worked for StreetGames (the youth sports charity) as their doorstep sport activator. I was responsible for the monitoring and evaluation system and supporting the network in developing doorstep sport in Wales.
Prior to that, I worked for the Newport youth Service. I am a qualified coach, with a BA in Sports coaching and Development. I have just begun the ILM Leadership and Management apprentership with REF.
My personal interests are sport, performance analysis, self development, bizdev, motivational speaking.
Advocacy Officer
Experience
Currently – Advocacy Officer for the Hate Crime Advocacy & Empowerment Project. I am working with Riad Khan’s mother to identify issues around radicalisation from the perspective of parents whose children have been radicalised. Also leading a ‘My hijab’ campaign for the CPSG.
I deal with hate crime cases including around Islamaphobia which led her to run a YouTube campaign to ‘demystify’ the hijab and why this is worn by Muslim women. I run the Disability and the Stop and Search Groups for REF which are attended by 30 young people.
Skills that Fateha brings to Race Equality First
I speak Bengali and Urdu and I am a respected community leader of the Bengali community. I deal with Youth Forums, venue hire for all activities and parents of children that have been radicalised.
Chief Executive Officer
Aliya is the Chief Executive of Race Equality First.
Before this Aliya worked in social care for Reach Supported Living, a support provider for people with learning disabilities and part of the Seren Group (now the Pobl Group). Aliya has worked in the women’s equality sector and also as a journalist for radio, newspaper and for a PR company reporting on the economic development of global companies.
Director
My name is Mrs Mutaher Jehan Khatib. I am a retired Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. I am currently the Managing Director of the MDA Clinic, which is an independent eye daycare hospital on Cathedral Road in Cardiff. It was the first laser eye surgery centre in Wales, established by my husband who is the clinic’s eye surgeon. We provide work experience opportunities for students and offer career advice. We also help with interview preparation to support students applying for university.
Since 2005, the MDA Clinic has held an annual event called the MDA Annual Awards, which recognises the contributions of high achievers from ethnic minority backgrounds. The aim is to inspire the younger generation by showing them that with dedication and hard work, it is possible to be successful in this country irrespective of your background. During this event we also have a public speaking competition for GCSE and A-level students to encourage them to speak on a public platform.
I have three daughters. The eldest is training to be an eye surgeon, the second has studied physics and the youngest is training to be a radiologist.
I want to be a part of the excellent work done by REF in various aspects. I have a taste of it myself as a service user of the MEEA project which is benefitting me immensely with the Yoga sessions.
Director
Been in Race Equality First as a Board of Director since 2011 in volunteering capacity. I really enjoy a more diverse team with a shared goal and aspiration to eradicate and promote awareness on discrimination of all equality strands. I am a health care professional with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Philippines and am now working in and employed by the Cardiff and Vale UHB.
In view of social integration and community development, I have created and found the Filipino Sports for Wales (FS4W), as the founding Chairman (2014 till present) and it serves as a research and training centre for the use of sport, physical activity, and recreation in building peace, cohesion and understanding in diverse communities. In succession, I had developed the Filipino Community in Cardiff (2009- 10) as the founding President; Samar Leyte Association Wales UK (2012- 13) as the founding Chairman; European Network Filipino in Diaspora UK Advisory Council (2012); Ethnic Minority Communities First Local Partnership Group to be on the Trustees Board of Directors (2011- 13); East Cardiff Multi cultural Network (ECMN) (2011- 12) Chairman; All Wales Steering Committee of Black History Month (2011) Board member and a Cardiff and Vale UHB Board member Volunteer Stakeholder Group (2013) to name a few.
These achievements have garnered me as a volunteer, where I have gained a know-how on running a non-profit organization, developed marketing and negotiation skills, able to work on partnership and collaboration of multi sectoral linkages and strategic transformational leader. However, I am innovative, creative in nature and had been so passionate on human rights and equality issues where I am in the loop now.
My hobbies are singing (in a band), playing acoustic instruments, writing songs, dancing, sports and travelling around the country side.
Director
Cat Burton has been a British Airways pilot since 1972 and BA describe her as our most senior woman captain.
She got involved in the work of Race Equality First through our regular LGBT coffee mornings and was invited to join the board of trustees in 2014, to improve coverage at board level for several “protected characteristics:” gender identity, sexual orientation and age. Cat is a transgender woman, pansexual, though serially monogamous and 63 years old.
Cat is passionate about equality and bullying and speaks frankly about all such matters. As an accomplished public speaker, she has spoken on radio and television on behalf of REF and is happy to use her skills for REF’s benefit at any time.
Research Assistant Volunteer
As part of my degree in Politics and International Relations at the University of Bath, I have recently joined Race Equality First for the short period of 12 months. Over the course of my time here with REF, I will be conducting research for the organisation into the under-representation of BME women in politics in Wales. I have a particular interest in human rights and equality as well as politics and more specifically, political representation.
I am passionate about increasing equality of opportunity as well as promoting equality in every aspect of life, both the public and private sector.
Project Co-ordinator
Experience
Currently - Project Co-ordinator of the Big Lottery funded Hate Crime Advocacy & Empowerment Project.
Masters Degree in Sports Development & Coaching and a BA Hons in Education. I deliver all training for REF including to RAF, Royal Navy, South Wales Police, South Wales Fire Service and currently Office of National Statistics, Equality and Diversity Training for schools, colleges and Cardiff University.
I worked in hate crime and race equality for 20 years and on Prevent since the duty was introduced and have an extensive network of contacts in all educational establishments. I work in close partnership with a range of our partners on a daily basis including criminal justice agencies such as Home Office, Police, Crown Prosecution Services and with Cardiff Council and all places of worship.
Project Coordinator
I have started working with Race Equality First in December 2013. Before joining Race Equality First I worked as a team Leader for Barnardo’s Interpreter Service for 12 years. My role was to supervise, support and train interpreters to enable them to provide a good interpreting service to clients and professionals at the same time. I’ve also provided training to professionals on “ How To Work With Interpreters” which was very successful and beneficial for professionals and service users as it helped to close the gap created by the language barrier.
As a Coordinator my role is to run the MEEA project and advocate on behalf of our clients, help and support them to enjoy their golden years. My personal interest are reading, baking and looking after my family.
Bid Manager
I joined Race Equality First in December 2016 as a Bid Writer. In this role I am responsible for developing and writing funding applications and tenders. My aim is to secure funding to enable Race Equality First to achieve its organisational objectives. I have worked in charity fundraising for over 10 years and previously I worked in fundraising roles for Techniquest (a science centre) and Weston Spirit (a national youth charity). I successfully completed a MBA (Masters in Business Administration) at the University of South Wales and a BA Hon’s in Leisure and Environmental Studies at De Montfort University.
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Finance & Operations Officer
As the Finance & Operations Officer my role is two-fold. Firstly, I am responsible for maintaining up to date accounts for Race Equality First and seeking value for money when ordering goods & services in order to release funds for more project activities. Secondly, my Operations role involves managing the office and providing any support required by the CEO and Project Staff.
Previously, I have worked in both the private and public sectors; with duties involving both financial and administrative responsibilities. I am AAT qualified to Technician Level, with a BA (Hons) Degree in Accountancy and Finance from the University of Glamorgan.
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Chief Executive
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Race Equality First
Address:
1st Floor West, 113-116 Bute Street,
Cardiff CF10 5EQ
Tel: 02920 486 207
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 4:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed