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The Nottingham Demographic: Ethnic Groups The large majority of people who live in Nottingham are White British. The first wave of migrants to Nottingham, in contemporary times, came from the Caribbean in the 1950s. According to the 2011 Census, the proportion of BME ethnic groups in Nottingham(shire) is 35.6% . This group comprises of: 13.1% Asian/Asian British 16.9% Black/Black British 18.0% Mixed ethnic background 29.8% other ethnic group (including people from Poland, Travellers and Romanians). The census found the BME population is significantly younger than the rest of the population. Nottingham by numbers: The widening the racial disadvantage gap Published 14 Mar, 2014 by Cecile Wright in Education, Employment, Politics, Identity

The Ethnic Demographic in Nottingham has been researched … The conclusion to the report, ‘Nottingham by numbers’ stated: “Black and minority ethnic people in Nottingham, particularly the established minorities, have historically faced huge challenges; it appears that the equality of opportunity and an end to discrimination have not yet been achieved.” “Whether in the labour market, healthcare or the criminal justice system, invariably, BME communities are worst off for work, health, likely to be victims of crime and policing but some are doing well in education.” Nottingham by numbers: The widening the racial disadvantage gap Published 14 Mar, 2014 by Cecile Wright in Education, Employment, Politics, Identity

The number of asylum seekers being housed in Nottingham has doubled in the last three years. “And the city currently has one in 50 people seeking asylum from across the country government figures have said. People fleeing persecution in countries such as North Korea, Iran and Morocco have all been cared for by councils in Nottinghamshire. Data from the Home Office shows that 666 asylum seekers were being housed by the Government in Nottingham.” The Nottingham Post, January, 2015

Number of asylum seekers getting government help in Nottingham is five times the national average. Some asylum seekers in Nottinghamshire are in "destitution" as they await refugee status, local charities have said. Many immigrants who have come to the city and county can find themselves homeless, or in poor housing. Asylum seekers can get Government support to help with living costs, which is £36 a week 'Section 95' money. The number getting financial help in the Nottingham city area is more than five times the national average. In September 2016, there were 991 displaced people receiving support locally, a 2.5 per cent increase from 967 in June, and a rise which is in line with the national average.

Number of asylum seekers getting government help in Nottingham is five times the national average. But the number of those getting public money is 310.8 per 100,000 people – more than five times the national average of 58.3. The Nottingham Arimathea Trust, based in Radford, provides support for people who have had their first claim for asylum refused, as their Government support is terminated 21 days after refusal, with 14 days granted for appeal. The Nottingham Post, February, 2017 http://www.nottinghampost.com/number-of-asylum-seekers-getting-government-help-in- nottingham-is-five-times-national-average/story-30112856-detail/story.html

Local Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum, The Sycamore Centre, 33a Hungerhill Road, Nottingham, NG3 4NB Telephone: 01159 601230 Twitter: https://twitter.com/NNRF1, Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nottsrefugeeforum Website: www.nottsrefugeeforum.org.uk Nottingham Arimathea Trust, All Souls Community Centre, Ilkeston Road, Nottingham, NG7 3HF Tel: 0115 9249920 Email: info@nottinghamarimathea.org.uk Website: http://www.nottinghamarimathea.org.uk

National Organisations to Support Refugees and Asylum Seekers Refugee Action http://www.refugee-action.org.uk Unicef www.unicef.org.uk CAFOD www.cafod.org.uk/Refugee-Crisis Amnesty International www.amnesty.org.uk/Refugees