Roma Collaborative Network

The Bradford District European Roma Strategy was developed by CNet and adopted by the Stronger Communities Partnership in 2021. Participating strategic partners agreed to jointly adopt and implement the strategy. In 2023 CNet was commissioned by Stronger Communities to lead work towards the development of a delivery plan.

The activity involved the establishment of two groups: an Implementation Group to move the strategy forward and a Network Group to allow operational level practitioners, including those from the Roma community, to meet and build collaboration. 

In September 2024, CNet was commissioned by West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership Harnessing the Power of Communities Fund to work with statutory partners, commissioned providers, VCSE and Roma support organisations to make public services more accessible and understanding of the needs of our Roma communities. Actions included:

• Re-convening the Implementation Group and the Network Group
• Encouraging collaboration between statutory bodies, VCS and communities
• Identifying and supporting potential leaders from the Roma community

For more information contact Anthony Clipsom on anthony@cnet.org.uk.