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TREC Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022

Reflecting on progress, strengthening commitments, and addressing key challenges

Introduction

TREC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022 brought together nearly 70 attendees, marking another successful year of engagement, reflection, and forward planning. Held on 26th September, the AGM provided an opportunity to review achievements, share insights, and outline priorities for the year ahead.

The event highlighted TREC’s continued commitment to community impact, organisational growth, and addressing inequality across multiple sectors.

Review of the Year

The AGM formally presented key performance indicators (KPIs), organisational outputs, and the significant progress made over the 12 months leading up to March 2022.

Key highlights included:

  • Increased activity levels and community engagement compared to the previous year
  • Delivery of impactful services across multiple sectors
  • Case studies that demonstrated the real-life impact behind the data
  • Approval of the annual review and financial report
  • Confirmation of Executive Committee nominations

These insights reflected both the scale and depth of TREC’s work in supporting individuals and communities.

Looking Ahead: Strategic Developments

The AGM formally presented key performance indicators (KPIs), organisational outputs, and the significant progress made over the 12 months leading up to March 2022.

Key highlights included:

  • Increased activity levels and community engagement compared to the previous year
  • Delivery of impactful services across multiple sectors
  • Case studies that demonstrated the real-life impact behind the data
  • Approval of the annual review and financial report
  • Confirmation of Executive Committee nominations

These insights reflected both the scale and depth of TREC’s work in supporting individuals and communities.

Key Insights on BME Health

The session addressed the critical question: Why focus on Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) health?

Key insights included:

  • BME communities generally experience poorer health outcomes than the wider population
  • Socio-economic disadvantage is a major driver of these inequalities
  • Health disparities exist both between and within ethnic minority groups

National data further highlights these disparities:

  • South Asian individuals are more likely to die prematurely from coronary heart disease
  • Stroke prevalence among African Caribbean and South Asian men is significantly higher
  • Diabetes rates are disproportionately higher in these communities
  • Young Black men are far more likely to be sectioned under the Mental Health Act
  • Infant mortality rates are significantly higher among certain ethnic groups

Data, Dialogue, and Representation

The importance of accurate data collection and meaningful representation was a key theme during the Q&A session.

Discussions highlighted:

  • The need for better data to inform effective solutions
  • The importance of ensuring race remains part of key policy conversations
  • The value of representation at decision-making tables

TREC’s Commitment

The AGM reaffirmed TREC’s commitment to:

  1. Addressing systemic inequalities through evidence-based approaches
  2. Empowering communities with knowledge and resources
  3. Strengthening partnerships across sectors
  4. Promoting health equity and social justice

Conclusion

TREC’s AGM 2022 was not only a reflection of the past year’s achievements but also a clear call to action for the future. From innovative wellbeing programmes to critical conversations around health inequalities, the event reinforced the importance of continued advocacy, collaboration, and community engagement.

As TREC moves forward, it remains dedicated to creating lasting impact and ensuring that equality, dignity, and opportunity are accessible to all.