Reflection on survey on BME charities Fundings.

'Racism' blamed for decline in funding for ethnic minority charities
By Mathew Little, Third Sector, 9 March 2010
Survey shows that forty-five per cent have had funding cut since recession began

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While we should not expect specific 'ring fencing' of funds for BME organisations. it is a reality that BME communities are disproportionally affected by the recession. The fact is that increasingly standalone BME organisations are perceived as less effective and politically relevant, than mainstream organisations. This change in funding and support emphasises did well for Boris Johnson and continues to play well with a large section of the electorate. It can be and indeed is negative and racist, creating a false and misrepresentative stereotype. However, BME organisational and indeed BME professionals remains an effective way of tackling poverty and social exclusion.