History

Following the closure of the Camden Racial Equality Council (CREC) in 2001, there was no over-arching umbrella organisation to represent BME organisations in Camden. In addition the BME organisations in Camden lacked the capacity to provide effective input at local policy making level, while meeting their own internal organisational and service commitments. The strategic development of Camden's BME voluntary sector has suffered as a result.

In January 2002, a public event was held in Camden to seek a way forward. At this event the need for an umbrella organisation for Black and Minority Ethnic organisations that tackles issues at a strategic level was highlighted. Thirteen individuals representing local BME organisations came forward to set up a Steering Committee with the purpose of establishing the Alliance to represent Camden's BME communities at a strategic level, focussing on the long-term development of sustainable policies.

Revised on 18 May 2007