• Copies of relevant legislation such as the Race Relations Act 1976.
• Copies of agency policies on equal opportunities, race equality strategies/action plans, and complaints procedures. Consider having bilingual or multilingual copies, particularly of complaints procedures.
• A directory of local organisations with agreed criteria for referrals and contact names, including information on interpreting and translation services. The Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations' directory of voluntary organisations in the black and minority ethnic communities in Scotland can be obtained from SCVO 18/19 Claremount Crescent, Edinburgh EH7 4QD Tel 0131 556 3882.
• A list of local places of worship, together with contacts and calendars of religious festivals.
• The name and address of the nearest multicultural library which will have, for instance, a list of black and minority ethnic newspapers where job advertisements can be placed.
• A list of suppliers of multicultural play materials eg:
  • Arnold, E J & Sons, Ltd, Parkside Lane, Dewsbury Road, Leeds, LS11 5TD. Tel: 0532 772112.
  • Galt Educational. Brookfield Road, Cheadle, SK8 2PN, Tel: 0161 627 0795
  • Nes Arnold, Ludlow Hill Road, Nottingham, NG2 6HD,Tel: 0115 971 7700
  • Smaller specialist suppliers known to your organisation.
• For older children a list of popular magazines and catalogues of tapes and CD's featuring black and minority ethnic music.
• A list of organisations issuing publications which concern black and minority ethnic children, including:
  • BAAF, Skyline House, 200 Union Street, London, SE1 0LX,
    Tel: 0171 593 2072 or 40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RT,
    Tel: 0131-225-9285.
    Provide a range of publications for and about children. Their black issues staff can also advise on resources.
  • Letterbox Library, Unit 2D, Leroy House, 436 Essex Road London,
    N1 3QP, Tel: 0171 226 1633. Specialise in non-sexist and anti-racist books for children.
  • Save the Children (Scotland), Playing in Harmony Project, Block 1 Unit C1, Templeton Business Centre, Glasgow, G40 1DA,
    Tel: 0141 554 8822. Has produced a Playing in Harmony Resource Pack.
• A list of sources for training materials, including:
  • BAAF, Skyline House, 200 Union Street, London, SE1 0LX,
    Tel: 071 593 2072 or 40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RT,
    Tel: 0131 226 3778.
  • EYTARN, The Early Years Training Anti-Racist Network, The Lyndens,
    51 Granville Road, London, N12 0JH, Tel: 0181 446 7056. Practical publications with case studies and examples, also videos.
• For day care, residential services and foster carers a list of:
  • Local or nearest hairdressers with expertise in cutting and styling African hair.
  • Suppliers of toiletries which suit the hair and skin of minority ethnic people.
  • Where to buy specific foods for different ethnic, cultural and religious groups, for example Halal meat or African vegetables and fruits.
  • Where to buy Asian textiles and outfits.
• A list of national organisations with a brief description and telephone number. Suggestions include:

Centre for Education for Racial Equality in Scotland

CERES aims to promote education for racial equality within educational services. They provide a lending library along with consultancy, advice and support.

Address: Room 2:5, Charteris Land, Moray House Institute of Education, Holyrood, Edinburgh, Tel: 0131 558 6371.

Commission For Racial Equality

The CRE together with local authorities fund a network of local Racial Equality Councils and Community Relations Councils. Work includes the encouragement and offer of advice to employers to promote policy change and equality of opportunity; case work for victims of racial discrimination or harassment, and the promotion of community development.

Address: 45 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PJ, Tel 0131 226 5186.

Communn na Gaidhlig

CNAG's aim is to promote and develop the Gaelic language. They support Comhairle nan Sgoiltean Ariach (CNSA) the Gaelic pre-school Council.
Address: 5 Caolshraid Mhicheil, Ibhir Nis, IV2 3HQ
5 Mitchell's Lane, Inverness, IV2 3HQ, Tel: 0463 237470.

Heartstone

Heartstone is a national voluntary organisation which aims to reduce prejudice and foster friendship and co-operation between children and young people across nationalities and cultures. It works with children and young people aged 8-18.
Address: Mayfield, High Street, Dingwall, Ross-shire, IV15 9ST,
Tel: 01349 865400.

Immigration Advisory Service

The IAS is a registered charity with a board of directors. It offers free, independent advice, assistance and representation to persons subject to immigration control. They have a duty officer who can be contacted 24 hrs a day.
Address: 115 Wellington Street, Glasgow, G2 2XT, Tel: 0141 248 2956.

Save the Children Fund, Scottish Division Traveller Section

The Scottish Division Traveller Section works directly with traveller families, local authorities, police and central government, health services and voluntary organisation to ensure access to public services and to challenge prejudice and discrimination towards this minority group.
Address: 24 Canmore Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NT, Tel: 01383 739848.

Scottish Anti Racist Federation in Community Development and Social Work

SARF is a network of black and white people coming together in order to promote an anti-racist perspective in practice and training. Objectives include the improvement of community relations through the provision of education, information and training to individuals involved in the fields of social work and community development.
Address: 19 Smith's Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8N, Tel: 0131 553 4313.

Scottish Black Workers Forum

The Forum offers support, training and networking for black workers in social work and community education in Scotland.
Address: Napiers Hall Street Centre, 39 Napiers Hall Street, Glasgow,
G20 6EZ, Tel: 0141 332 3978.

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Racial Equality Development Unit

Address: 18/19 Claremount Crescent, Edinburgh, EH7, Tel: 0131 556 3882
and 9th Floor Fleming House, 134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow,
G3 6ST, Tel: 0141 332 5660.

Scottish Ethnic Minorities Research Unit

at Edinburgh College of Art/Heriot-Watt University and Glasgow Caledonian University.

The primary function of SEMRU is to promote and carry out applied and policy-orientated research on the position of ethnic minority groups and the incidence of racism and racial discrimination in Scotland.
Address: Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh,
EH3 9DF, Tel: 0131 221 6000.
Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA,
Tel: 0141 331 3000.

Scottish Refugee Council

The Scottish Refugee Council provide support to refugees and give advice and information on asylum, housing, education, training, employment, welfare, family reunion and counselling. They are also involved in campaigning for better services for refugees and in promoting a better understanding of the situation of refugees in Scotland.
Address: 43 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3JY, Tel: 0131 557 8083.

• Race Equality Councils/Community Relations Councils in Scotland:

Central Scotland REC

Rms 8 & 9, Park Street Annex (West), Park Street, Falkirk, FK1 1RE,
Tel: 01324 610950.

Fife REC

2 Acorn Court, Glenrothes, Fife, DY7 5LZ, Tel: 01592 610211.

Grampian REC

9a Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB1 1JG, Tel: 01224 625895.

Lothian REC

14 Forth Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3LH, Tel: 0131 556 0441.

Tayside REC

Arthurstone Library, Arthurstone Terrace, Dundee, DD4 6RT,
Tel: 01382 454595.

West of Scotland CRC

115 Wellington Street, Glasgow, G2 2XT, Tel: 0141 287 6048.

• Interpreting and Translation Services:

Translation and Interpreting Services, Glasgow City Council, 39 Napiers Hall Street, Glasgow, G20 6EZ, Tel: 0141-334-0106.

Strathclyde Translation and Interpreting Services, 39 Napiers Hall Street, Glasgow, G20 6EZ, Tel: 0141-341-0019.

Translation and Interpreting Services, Edinburgh City Council, Central Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, Tel: 0131-225-5584 Ext 216.

Translation and Interpreting Services, Dundee City Council, Neighbourhood Resources Department, Central Library, Dundee, DD1 1DB, Tel: 01382 434910 or 434386.

North of Scotland Interpreting Services, 9a Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JA, Tel: 01224-625895.

Fife Community Interpreting Services, Room 319, Glenrothes House, North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5LT, Tel: 01592-611745.

• An up to date reading list