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Introduction to the Community Relations Section
IntroductionWelcome to the Community Relations Section of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The Royal Borough has a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-faith population. More than 100 different languages are spoken within the Royal Borough. The 2001 Census, which gave details of numbers of people from 65 different categories of country, found that the Royal Borough had residents represented in every category, making it one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan parts of London. The diversity of the Royal Borough is represented in the range of nationalities of the people living and working within it. These include communities originally from: Morocco, Spain, Portugal, the Caribbean, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Iran, Egypt, Australia, the United States of America, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, Ethiopia, and many other African, European and Middle Eastern countries. The expansion of the European Union in May 2004 to include ten new countries is also adding to the diversity of the population of the Royal Borough. About the Community Relations SectionThe Section was established in 1967. It was probably the first agency of its kind in London and possibly in the country. During its 38 year history, the Section has provided a range of services to a variety of different voluntary, public and private sector bodies. The Section has assisted in the establishment of a number of different organisations which, with its continued practical support, have gone on to flourish and thrive. The Section has been recognised for its work many times during its existence and has been awarded the Local Authority Race Award, commended as Community Initiative of the Year by Local Government Chronicle and cited as good practice in various local and central government publications, over the years. In 1997, the Section celebrated its 30th anniversary with a series of high profile events. That year also marked the beginning of a new way of working for the Section, in which it offered its services to other Council departments and the local community. The style of work became more proactive rather than reactive. 2004 saw further enhancements in the way the Section works. Special consideration has been given to achieving things that really make a difference in the community. The Section has also consulted with beneficiary groups in formulating its three year Business Plan which covers the period from April 2004 - March 2007. For further details about the Community Relations Section, see the page Additional Community Relations Section information. Complaints of racial and religious discriminationIndividuals who believe that they have been discriminated against on the grounds of their colour, race, nationality or ethnic origin can refer themselves or be referred to the Section. The Section’s terms of reference for such work are to advise, assist and, where appropriate, make initial enquiries. Useful telephone numbers and how to find usFor all contact details see Community Relations Section
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