About Us - CAG Reading

CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATIONS GROUP

WHO WE ARE

Our Story

We, the Caribbean Associations Group (CAG), are an umbrella organisation for some well-established African Caribbean Groups in Reading. Our aim is to bring together the African Caribbean diaspora in Reading to speak with one voice to articulate their needs. We deliver projects, engage influential bodies, and organise events for the mutual benefit of the diaspora.

The founding members of the CAG are Barbados & Friends Association – Reading (BAFA), Jamaica Society and Friends, and St Vincent & The Grenadines & Friends Association (Reading). We would like more groups to join to increase the strength of our voices: “Together we are stronger”.

CAG ORGANISATIONS

Barbados and Friends Association

St Vincent & The Grenadines & Friends Association

Jamaica Society & Friends

Our Vision

To be at the heart of building a cohesive community where people of African-Caribbean heritage have a shared vision and a sense of belonging; where people of different backgrounds are appreciated and have equal life opportunities.

Our Mission

To build, own and operate a successful ‘Community Hub’ to anchor the diaspora by creating facilities and environments where all communities can live, work and play.

Our Goals

To develop a landmark building that reflects our heritage and our aspiration
To be at the leading edge of Black heritage human capital development
To showcase our creativity though culture, sports, arts & science
To be exemplars in the field of business administration & enterprise
To build and make available shelter for those in need
To provide venues for our community to entertain, celebrate & educate
To be recognised as the one stop shop for defining our community needs