In the space provided below, please insert a general account of the company’s activities in the financial year to which the report relates, including a description of how they have benefited the community. Stockport Race Equality Partnership (S-REP) is a community-led organisation dedicated to advancing race equality, social inclusion, wellbeing, and community cohesion across Stockport and Greater Manchester. During the reporting period, the organisation operated a Cultural and Wellbeing Hub providing culturally responsive services to ethnically diverse communities, refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and disadvantaged residents. Throughout the year, S-REP delivered a wide range of programmes focused on advocacy, welfare support, mental health and wellbeing, employability, cultural heritage, leadership development, and community engagement. The organisation provided over 2,000 community interventions through its advice and advocacy services, supporting individuals with housing, immigration, welfare benefits, employment, education, health access, and social integration. The organisation continued to operate a culturally appropriate food support programme, helping over 1,700 families experiencing financial hardship. Through its Refugee Professional Network, S-REP supported skilled refugees and migrants to access employment pathways, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. Key community programmes included: Men Talk Tall wellbeing programme supporting men's mental health and social connection. Sistas – Rooted in Strength, a women's empowerment programme bringing together women from diverse backgrounds to reduce isolation and build confidence. Youth engagement and holiday activities supporting children and young people through education, culture, leadership, and wellbeing activities. Refugee and Migrant Consortium activities, promoting integration and coordinated support services. Black History Month celebrations, cultural festivals, Windrush commemorations, and community heritage events. Stockport Race and Culture Awards, recognising community leadership, achievement, and positive contribution. The organisation has continued to strengthen community cohesion by creating safe spaces where residents from different backgrounds can connect, learn from one another, and contribute positively to local life. Through these activities, S-REP has improved wellbeing, reduced social isolation, increased access to services, strengthened community participation, promoted cultural understanding, and supported individuals to progress towards education, employment, and active citizenship. The organisation has continued to strengthen community cohesion by creating safe spaces where residents from different backgrounds can connect, learn from one another, and contribute positively to local life. Through these activities, S-REP has improved wellbeing, reduced social isolation, increased access to services, strengthened community participation, promoted cultural understanding, and supported individuals to progress towards education, employment, and active citizenship. The company continues to operate for the benefit of the community and remains committed to addressing inequalities and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities across Stockport.

Stockport Race Equality Partnership CIC (S-REP) engages regularly with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure our services remain relevant, responsive, and community-led. Stakeholders consulted during the reporting period included: Refugees, asylum seekers and migrants accessing our services. Ethnically diverse residents and families. Young people participating in youth and wellbeing programmes. Women attending the Sistas Group. Men attending the Men Talk Tall wellbeing sessions. Volunteers and sessional workers. Community partners and voluntary sector organisations. Local schools, employers and training providers. Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and public sector partners. Funders and strategic networks. Methods of consultation included: Regular participant feedback forms. One-to-one advocacy and support sessions. Community listening events and focus groups. Informal discussions during activities and drop-in sessions. Volunteer meetings and debrief sessions. Partnership meetings and network forums. Surveys conducted through the Refugee Professional Network and community engagement activities. Stakeholder discussions at conferences, workshops and community events. Feedback received and actions taken: Stakeholders consistently highlighted the need for culturally appropriate support, improved access to employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing provision, and safe spaces where people feel welcomed and understood. In response, the company: Expanded its advocacy and welfare support services. Continued operating a culturally appropriate food support programme. Developed the Refugee Professional Network to support skilled refugees into employment pathways. Increased wellbeing activities, including Men Talk Tall, Sistas, sewing therapy, cultural activities, and community walks. Strengthened partnerships with local organisations to improve referral pathways and access to specialist services. Delivered community events celebrating culture, heritage and belonging, including Refugee Week, Windrush activities, Black History Month, and the Stockport Race and Culture Awards. Improved communication and engagement through newsletters, social media, and stakeholder forums. Continued to develop the Cultural and Wellbeing Hub as a safe and inclusive community space based on community feedback. We remain committed to ongoing consultation and co-production with stakeholders to ensure services continue to meet emerging community needs and contribute to reducing inequalities across Stockport.

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