Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council is a charity providing legal services in Northamptonshire. Our vision is to challenge and eradicate discrimination (both personal and institutional) and prejudice or hostility in all its forms. This will enable our diverse communities to enjoy peace, achieve their full potential and live free from injustice. We aim for a socially cohesive society in which diversity is recognised, celebrated and valued within Northamptonshire. In brief, we fight for social justice in Northamptonshire in the context of the wider agenda of broader equalities and human rights. We will undertake this work regardless of race, colour, religion, disability, age, sexuality or gender. We will utilise our human and financial resources to: • Assist and support individuals and groups who have suffered discrimination, harassment or injustice. • Campaign and develop strategies to influence public opinion, legislation, practices and procedures to tackle inequality and discrimination and to promote social and community cohesion. • Work closely with black and ethnic minority communities to enable them to develop their own organisations and strengths. • Work in partnership with others - other historic Racial Equality Councils (regionally and nationally), the Equalities and Human Rights Commission, voluntary organisations, local authorities and public bodies in the achievement of our objectives and realise our vision. Our main office is located in Oak Building, Northampton College, Booth Lane Northampton, NN3 3RF. We also have offices in Wellingborough and Kettering to facilitate pre-booked appointments. You can find out more about our charity by visiting our website: http://northantsrec.org/