Salford’s Community of Identity Forums/Networks May 2008 Jon Stephenson (LSP Management and Administration Team) Representatives from the four Forums/Networks

Background Salford Disability Forum2003Organisations & Individuals Salford Faith Network2004Individuals Salford Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Network 2004Individuals Salford Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Forum 2007Organisations & Individuals

Achievements during 2007/08 Development of Action Plans Direct links to the Local Area Agreement (LAA) Input into the SSP Structures Relationship Building Independence and Autonomy Specific Activities

Plans for 2008/09 Salford Disability Forum 2x Open Forums: Little Hulton and Irlam Cadishead Salford Faith Network Part time Worker Newsletter and Logo Design Monthly Steering Group Meetings 2x Events: Faith Communities and Young People Salford LGBT Network Part time Coordinator Monthly Meetings 2 x Network Awareness Events and AGM Information Stall at Manchester Pride Salford BME Forum Part time Coordinator Training Website Focus Group meetings Increasing Youth involvement Smoking Cessation Event

Integration with Other Engagement Mechanisms SSP Board Members Complimenting the Community Committees Collaborating with other structures: –Police Independent Advisory Group –Youth Forums –Salford City Council LGBT Group –City Council Directorates –Equality Impact Assessments –Lowry –Salford PCT –Individual Officers

Main Barriers Short term Planning Lack of Core Funding Lack of Staff Resources Improved Mechanisms for Integration Support for Future Forums/Networks

Options for Continued Management Option 1: Salford Council for Voluntary Service Option 2: Community Health and Social Care Directorate Option 3: LSP Management and Administration Team Option 4: Combination of Option 1 with either Option 2 or 3

Recommendations Recognise the valuable contribution that the four Community of Identity Forums/Networks provide for the city Acknowledge the achievements made during 2007/08 Agree the proposed activities for 2008/09 Advise on how they can better integrate with other structures Acknowledge the barriers faced and make suggestions on how they can be overcome Advise on the strategic preference for the positioning of future management support