The Cultural Diversity Network North (CDN North) was founded in 2004 to help the media industry in the North support its distinctive diversity needs.

Its primary focus is to increase ethnic diversity within the media in the North.

The network consists of major broadcasters, partners and public sector agencies.

We are: BBC, ITV Granada, Northwest Vision and Media, North West Development Agency, and independents such as Red, Lime, Centini, Hat Trick North and MMA Arts.

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