🎂V4CE is turning 20, and we are marking it with our AGM! Join us online on 18th June, 6–8pm for an evening of reflection, inspiration, and action under our theme: 20 Years of Voice, Power and Change💚 We are also launching our new sector report - Built on Trust, Starved of Resource📄 FREE to attend👉eventbrite.co.uk/e/voice4cha… #V4CE20Years #VoicePowerChange

Yesterday we hosted a community workshop in Greenwich exploring how NHS mental health and learning disability services can better support Asian communities.💙 We discussed awareness of local services, barriers to access, community trust, and what culturally responsive care could look like, including specific support for boys and young men. A blog with our key learnings is coming soon. Watch this space. 👀 📢 Bexley residents, we are bringing this to you on Sunday 22 June.🔗eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-voic… #Greenwich #MentalHealth #AsianCommunities #NHS #HealthEquality

📢 Bexley residents - help shape NHS mental health services for Asian communities in your borough. Free community workshop. No experience needed. Interpreters available. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-voic…

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Introducing our first keynote speaker! 💜✨📣 Riyadul Karim is Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Vaccine & Screening Equity at NHS England (London Region). In his current role, Riyad has established Vaccination and Screening Groups and is supporting their evolution into Community Health Equity Forums, bringing together the NHS, local authorities, VCSE organisations, faith institutions and community networks to tackle health inequalities and engage underserved communities in a more relational, sustained and trusted way. Riyad is the founder of the 3Ts model: Trusted Leaders, Trusted Places and Trusted Voices. The 3Ts is a practical framework for culturally intelligent, community-led engagement that moves public health beyond generic outreach and into sustained partnership. At its heart, Riyad’s work is about building trust: restoring confidence in the NHS, addressing misinformation and creating the conditions for communities and institutions to work together as equal partners in health. 📅 18th June 2026 | 6–8pm | Online & FREE Don't miss out! Sign up via: eventbrite.co.uk/e/voice4cha…

💚New to climate activism or already involved? This one's for you. Join a workshop on youth-led climate action with @UKYCC and us - learn how to make change happen, from grassroots to government. 📷 Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/youth-led… #ClimateAction #YouthPower

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This month, Voice4Change England will be facilitating a workshop at the second annual Northern Race Equality Conference. The Race Equality Network and the Ella Baker School of Organising are bringing together activists, advocates, grassroots and national organisations, lawyers, researchers, and academics committed to building a better society, where racial justice is the norm. The day promises to be interactive, educational, and welcoming - creating a collective opportunity for us all to learn to become more effective champions of equal rights and justice. 📍Location: University of Leeds 📅 Date: Monday 15th June 2026 ⏰ Time: from 9/10am to 4.30pm For tickets visit: ellabakerorganising.org.uk/n…

Call for Trustee Nominations! 📣 Voice4Change England is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals with fundraising and finance expertise to join our Board of Trustees. As we prepare for our Annual General Meeting on the 18th of June, we're excited to invite nominations for this vital role. To apply, please send your CV and a supporting letter to info@voice4change-england.co.uk Criteria for the Role: ⭐ Able to support V4CE Board and Director ⭐ Strong commitment to V4CE's mission and values ⭐ Available to attend V4CE Board meetings regularly

Our 20th Anniversary AGM is coming up, and we want YOUR voice to be heard! As valued members of our organisation, you are welcome to submit any motions for consideration. Please email your motions at least one week before the AGM to info@voice4change-england.co.uk 📅 AGM date: 18th June 2026 | 6–8pm | Online & FREE 📧 Submit Motions By: the 11th of June Let's celebrate 20 Years of Voice, Power and Change together! ✨💜 #V4CE20Years #VoicePowerChange #AGM2026

This #VolunteerWeek2026, we're celebrating the incredible voluntary work of V4CE colleagues beyond the workplace. From prison letter writing and food bank support to wildlife conservation, education, disability inclusion, and survivor advocacy, our team is making a difference in many ways. Read the full stories here 👇 🔗voice4change-england.org/pos… #Volunteering #SocialImpact

Do you want to strengthen your organisation's capacity and achieve more through collaboration? Join us for an insightful webinar designed to equip you with the essential strategies and practical skills needed to forge strong, mutually beneficial collaborations. We'll explore how to identify the right partners, build lasting relationships, and navigate the nuances of successful joint ventures. By the end of this session, you will: - Gain a deeper understanding of effective networking strategies - Learn the benefits of building strong partnerships - Discover how partnerships can increase your reach and impact - Develop practical skills for engaging with other organisations To register visit: eventbrite.co.uk/e/developin… The deadline to register for this session is 5pm Sunday 21st June 2026.

Our Deputy Director, Dr Sharmin Shajahan @ShajahanSharmin, spoke at Anglia Ruskin University’s Bangla Society Networking and Leadership Forum on 21 May 2026. She discussed advancing racial equity through community‑centred approaches and lived experience leadership. Her talk, “Changing the System from Within: Breaking Barriers, Lived Experience and Leadership in the Voluntary Sector,” highlighted the power of representation and systemic change. The event was organised by ARU Bangla Society President Mayisa Chowdhury in collaboration with @BritBangla.

📣 Black business owners - applications for the @Channel4 Black in Business Award close 31st May! 4 winners will each receive £200k of TV advertising mentorship masterclasses, in partnership with @LloydsBank. Is your business ready to scale? Apply now 👇 channel4sales.com/blackinbus… #BlackInBusiness #BlackOwnedBusiness

Great to hear that our Deputy Director Sharmin joined the London Hate Crime Sector Gathering this Tuesday 🤝 Community groups, statutory services and practitioners coming together to connect, learn and shape action on hate crime across London. Exactly the kind of collaboration that drives real change. 💚 #HateCrime #CommunityAction

Systemic and racial inequalities mean that ethnic minorities are far more likely to experience homelessness. To make housing more equitable, we first have to recognise the barriers that some communities may face. Our Housing Toolkit outlines the realities of the current housing landscape, the policies shaping it, and the impacts on Black and Minoritised Ethnic communities. You can read more about our work and download the Housing Toolkit here: voice4change-england.org/hou…