The document discusses the case for and against a BME-led umbrella organization in the social care sector. It notes pros of an umbrella organization include having a bigger voice to pursue common aims, improving knowledge sharing between organizations, and strength in numbers. Cons include a potential loss of identity among members and the challenge that "one size doesn't fit all." The document leaves the question open on whether a single large umbrella or multiple smaller ones would be preferable moving forward.

1. FBHO
A BME-led Sector: What Next ?
Tony Brown, Ujima Health & Social Care

2. The Case for and against an
umbrella organisation
• ‘The umbrella’
• What is an umbrella
for ?
• ‘under the umbrella’
• The future

3. ‘Umbrella’
‘A device for protection from the
weather consisting of a collapsible,
usually circular canopy mounted
on a central rod’
a. Something that covers or protects.
b. Something that encompasses or covers many
different elements or groups.

4. Remember hurricane..

5. You know it’s coming..

6. But you don’t always know when !

7. The real dilemma is..

8. One big umbrella
or..

9. Many small ones..

10. the pro’s

11. Bigger voice (to pursue
common aims and
objectives)
improves knowledge-
sharing between RSL’s
by exchanging
experiences and best
practices.

12. Strength in numbers.
A focal point

13. the con’s

14. Loss of identity
One size doesn't fit all

16. There is some The world is just
Justice in the
world
There is no
Justice in the
world

18. So, what next ?..