Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council

28/08/2026

Wonderful initiative in Plymouth- CAPE Plymouth 's Men's Mental Health Network

CAPE Network, is a newly formed Men's Mental Health Network. This event will act as the soft launch to professionals and community groups.

26/08/2026

🎉 THE RESPECT FESTIVAL 2026 IS COMING! 🎉

Join us on Saturday 26 September for a FREE day of live performances, music, family activities, cultural celebration, food, community stalls and much more! 🌍🎶🎭

This year’s theme is:

❤️ ❤️

We’ll be celebrating the people, cultures and communities that make Plymouth such a diverse and vibrant city.

📍The Box, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
🕥 Join us from 10:30am
🎊 Festival activities: 10:30am–5:00pm
🥁 Festival Parade: 2:00pm – The Box to Theatre Royal Plymouth

🎟️ FREE EVENT – everyone is welcome!

Bring your family, bring your friends and come celebrate difference, community and respect with us.

📅 Saturday 26 September 2026

Please share and help us spread the word! 💙

21/08/2026

✨ Prom Cellar is back! ✨

As we prepare to reopen Prom Cellar in the coming months (opening dates will be announced soon), we're once again asking our amazing supporters and followers to help us make prom season magical for local young people.

Prom Cellar was created with one simple aim: to ensure every young person can attend their prom feeling confident, celebrated and included, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Thanks to donations from our community, we collect and lovingly rehome prom attire, making it available to young people for just £20 per outfit. From stunning dresses and smart suits to shoes, bags and accessories, every donation helps create confidence, opportunity and unforgettable memories.

👗 We're currently collecting:
• Prom dresses & evening gowns
• Suits, shirts, ties & waistcoats
• Shoes
• Bags & accessories
• Jewellery & wraps

♻️ If you have prom attire tucked away in a wardrobe, why not give it a second life and help a young person shine on their special night?

📍 Donations can be dropped off at:
Millfields Trust HQ Building
237 Union Street
Plymouth, PL1 3HQ

💜 Have you used Prom Cellar in the past?

We'd love to hear from you!

Many people who visit Prom Cellar tell us they discovered us through Facebook and Instagram, and we'd love to hear what you thought of your experience.

If you've found your prom outfit through Prom Cellar, we'd love you to:

✨ Share your experience in the comments
📸 Send us a photo from your prom night (with permission to share)
💬 Tell us what finding your outfit meant to you

📧 Email us at [email protected]

Your stories help us reach more young people and show our wonderful donors the difference their generosity can make.

Together, we can ensure that cost is never a barrier to celebrating this important milestone.

💜 Please share this post and help us spread the word.

Millfields Inspired

04/08/2026

The Box Plymouth has lots of opportunities for young people during August!

Check out the Climate Cafes for aged 12-24 year olds on…

13th August
20th August
27th August

2-4pm and free to join the safe and creative space.

Check out the link below 👇🏾

https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/august-2026/climate-cafes-at-the-box

04/08/2026

In June, we had the pleasure of visiting St George's Primary Academy in Stonehouse as part of Refugee Week 2026, where this year's theme was " Courage".
We spent time with the children discussing what Refugee Week means, exploring the importance of courage, kindness, and inclusion, and encouraging everyone to think about how they can take action to help make their communities welcoming places for all.
During our visit, we heard about some amazing bunting that the children had been creating. Featuring greetings in different languages from around the world, the bunting is a wonderful reflection of the school's commitment to making everyone feel welcome, valued, and included. It is displayed in the school for everyone to admire it.
A huge well done to all the children, parents, and staff involved in this fantastic project. The creativity, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm shown by the pupils were inspiring to see.
We are also delighted to hear that St George's Primary Academy is in the process of becoming a School of Sanctuary, demonstrating its commitment to welcoming people seeking sanctuary, including refugees and people seeking asylum, and helping them feel safe, included, and part of the wider community.
👏 Congratulations to everyone at St George's for championing inclusion, belonging, and compassion. You are helping to build a stronger and more welcoming Plymouth for all.

03/08/2026

Last week, we carried out a community engagement day in City Centre alongside Plymouth City Council Community Safety Team, Plymotion , and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service .
The aim of the engagement was to speak with food delivery riders who use e-bikes, helping them better understand the regulations around e-bikes, safe cycling routes, and how to navigate the city safely. We also provided city maps and shared useful information to support safer journeys.
To ensure the information was accessible to everyone, we distributed flyers in a range of languages. We were also pleased to offer free resources, including reflective vests, bike lights, reflective backpack covers, and other safety equipment.
In addition, we discussed what hate crime is, the impact it can have on individuals and communities, and the different ways incidents can be reported and support accessed.
A big thank you to everyone who stopped to speak with us on the day. We really appreciated the positive conversations and the opportunity to hear your experiences and views.
A special thank you to Plymotion for their continued support, expertise, and advice, which help make these engagement sessions possible.

24/07/2026

Do you deliver food by e-bike? 🚴‍♂️
Come and meet us on 30 July in Plymouth City Centre – just look out for the Plymotion gazebo!
We'll have: ✅ Free resources and information
✅ Advice and support for e-bike food delivery riders
✅ Flyers available in different languages
✅ A chance to ask questions and share your experiences
We'd love to meet you, have a chat, and hear about your work in the city.
Come and see us next week – everyone is welcome! 😊

20/07/2026

Please make sure you book your place if you’re planning to attend.

Join us for the Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council AGM on 20 July 2026, from 5:45pm to 7:30pm, at 78 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LF.

It will be an evening of reflection, updates and exciting announcements as we look back on the past year, share a financial overview and introduce new projects shaping the future of PDREC.

Refreshments will be provided, with an opportunity to connect, network and meet the PDREC team.

We can’t wait to see you there!

[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plymouth-and-devon-racial-equality-council-agm-tickets-1992413917662](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plymouth-and-devon-racial-equality-council-agm-tickets-1992413917662)

18/07/2026

We had a wonderful day on Thursday celebrating the Project Unity, our Community Recovery Fund work in 4 schools across the city! It was collaborative bid in response to August 2024 by Argyle Community Trust Community Youth Team and ourselves!

Young people who took part in the project were joined by stakeholders to celebrate but also discuss ideas of moving Plymouth forward so ensuring everyone feeling safe and celebrated in the city.

We were joined by Sam Holland, our live scriber and Nathan Parker our Spoken Word artist who both recorded the day event in creative ways!

The new Efford Youth & Community Centre was awesome! A very special day…a one of many special projects that need to continue as we rebuild communities divided by recent events and create educative spaces for young people to learn and celebrate diversity in the city.

To hear more about this project and all the other important work PDREC does please join us at the AGM on Monday 20th July, 5.45-7.30pm! Scroll down to register your free place on Eventbrite.