Our Projects
Much of our work is based around our Projects. Thes eprojects each have a defined purpose, a Project Co-ordinator and most have specific funding
3rd Party Reporting
Third Party Reporting (previously known as Remote Reporting) is a way of reporting a crime, including Hate Crime, or passing on information without talking to the police directly. There are a number of different organisations, including ELREC, throughout Edinburgh (E Division) and Lothians and the Scottish Borders (J Division) of the Police Service of Scotland area where victims, witnesses, carers or others can speak privately to a member of staff, and we will pass your information onto the police.
ELREC provides Third Party Reporting as a free service. To Third Party Report Hate Crime please contact us by calling 0131 556 0441 and we will get in touch with you.
Third Party Reporting is not suitable for incidents that require an immediate response or urgent contact with the police. In such cases, the use of emergency number 999 is recommended.
The 101 non-emergency number will make it quicker and easier for you to contact the police when you don’t need an emergency response, for example to:
Support & Advice
The Support and Advice Service is a confidential service which provides free and impartial advice for individuals who:
If we’re unable to help, we’ll help you take your case to an appropriate organisation that can.
You can either approach us directly or be referred to us by another agency. ELREC will consider all requests for assistance.
To report an incident or get more information contact ELREC.
You can find some more information on 3rd Party Reporting here.
For more information on LGBTI and other equality organisations click here (see the Links tab)
ELREC is a charity committed to promoting equality and opportunity for all. We aim to support and empower people with protected characteristics and tackle discrimination and prejudice. Furthermore, we seek to engage with diverse minority communities to understand, empower and address energy efficiency, reduction of carbon emissions and climate change.
ELREC has a great deal of experience in providing training of the highest quality on a wide variety of equality and climate change issues to both the public, voluntary and private sectors. We provide a interactive approach to training which seeks to raise confidence and competence in dealing with equality issues – we always aim to meet participants at their own level of understanding and knowledge.
ELREC’s training programme is designed in line with our ethos, vision, and mission. Our courses provide knowledge and information for anyone looking to improve their skills for working with and within diverse groups of people.
We offer the following training courses, in-house, both online and in-person.
When more than one training course is booked at the same time, clients can enjoy between 5% to 10% discount.
To discuss any aspect of the training options or to access and book tailored training, please contact us on 0131 556 0441 or via email on:
Training Courses
Aim
Help participants understand equality legislation and how different forms of discrimination can be identified and challenged
At the end of the course participants will have:
To discuss any aspect of the training options or to access and book tailored training, please contact us on 0131 556 0441 or via email on admin@elrec.org.uk or mrostami@elrec.org.uk
The training is designed for operators at all levels who work with migrants, especially those who work with refugees and asylum-seekers. The training includes topics such as cultural adaptation and its implications, covering concepts such as pluralism, multiculturalism, and interculturalism, as well as cultural standards and acculturation. It also delves into understanding cultural dimensions, culture shock, integration, and social inclusion of migrants and refugees.
Length: whole day, 6 hours
Minimum 6, maximum 12 people
Evaluation at the end and ELREC Certificate provided
Materials provided
Outcomes of the training:
1) Attendees will develop intercultural awareness and understand culture adaptation
2) Attendees will learn best practices in communication, evaluation and mediation skills specific to working with migrants
3) Attendees will acquire knowledge of techniques for the work and social inclusion of migrants
Price
£75 pp (individual) for training at ELREC for charity and public sector
Price for on-site delivery for charity and public sector: 6 hours online: £800
Online training can be split into 2 sessions of 3 hours each.
For additional places additional £55 per person
6 hours in person: £850 plus travel expenses for up to 12 people
For additional places additional £55 per person
Price for in-house delivery for private sector
6 hours: £950 plus travel expenses for up to 12 people
For additional places additional £75 per person
Members discount of 10% is applicable
To discuss any aspect of the training options or to access and book tailored training, please contact us on 0131 556 0441 or via email on admin@elrec.org.uk or mrostami@elrec.org.uk
This training program has been developed as part of our SOMRA project and aims to foster environmental competences as well as green entrepreneurship and civic competences of low-qualified migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. This training is suitable for the professionals who work with migrants and refugees, particularly in personal development, employability, environmental, and entrepreneurship contexts.
This training, which is designed at a low to medium complexity level, in order to be effective for the target group of audience, focuses on how current and local/regional environmental issues can be identified and solved in an innovative and cost-effective way as well as necessary skills for successful green entrepreneurship in NGOs. The training also fosters relevant competences of migrants, refugees, and people from minority ethnic backgrounds, which will also enhance their employability potential as they gain localised experiences that can be transferred and validated in a broad manner. For example, the training will support the acquisition of learning-to-learn competences and digital literacy, which are both basic competences relevant in any context. In order to make this training sustainable and the knowledge transferable into new locations and situations, digital literacy like learning how to research online will also be a crucial key competence addressed.
The training is comprised of the following modules:
Length: 3 hours for each module – 26 hours for the whole course
After consultation, clients can sign up for the whole course or select desired modules.
Minimum 6, maximum 12 people
Evaluation at the end and ELREC Certificate provided
Materials provided
Price
For each module:
£60 pp (individual) for training at ELREC for the charity and public sector
Price for on-site delivery for charity and public sector: 3 hours online: £400
For additional places additional £35 per person
3 hours in person: £450 plus travel expenses, for up to 12 people
For additional places additional £35 per person
10% discount when a block of 3 – 9 modules are booked.
For the whole course:
Online: £2,750 In-person: 3,100 , plus travel expenses, for up to 12 people. For additional places, £100 per person.
To discuss any aspect of the training options or to access and book tailored training, please contact us on 0131 556 0441 or via email on admin@elrec.org.uk or mrostami@elrec.org.uk
Our conference room is available for hire. Audio-visual requirements, technical support and catering can be provided upon request.
The room is wheelchair accessible, and it has a maximum capacity of 25 people depending on the layout of the room.
To book and for more info, please click the link here; Meeting Room Hire – Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council (elrec.org.uk)
For any queries or question, please contact us on 0131 556 0441 or via email on admin@elrec.org.uk.
Van For Hire
Our eco-friendly electric Nissan which seats 5 in the back and 2 in front, is now available for hire. With zero CO₂ emissions and a clean white exterior, this vehicle offers a green alternative for your transportation needs. It features an electric engine with a 0 cc cylinder capacity, ensuring a smooth and silent ride. The vehicle is taxed and fully operational, featuring a 2 axle rigid body approved under the M1 category, making it perfect for passenger transport.
Rent this sustainable and stylish Nissan today and enjoy an environmentally conscious journey.
To book and for more info, please click in the link here: Electric Van Hire – Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council (elrec.org.uk
