Anti-Racism & EDI News

Charity Sector ‘Stuck in a Fear Loop’ on Anti-racism, Says Mind CEO

“The charity sector is “stuck in a fear loop” when it comes to anti-racism, mental health charity Mind’s chief executive Sarah Hughes said at a recent online event…” Read more here.

Trustees say their boards are performing worse at EDI than anything else

“Charity trustees have rated equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as the governance area in which their boards are most struggling to achieve positive outcomes…” Read more here.

 

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UK Needs a National Mental Health Strategy, Urges OSH Alliance

A new white paper by a group of UK safety industry bodies calls for a national workplace mental health strategy to tackle rising levels of poor mental health.

Prioritising mental health in the workplace, which is joint-published by the The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Stakeholder Alliance, calls on the UK government and policy-makers to take action.

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How to Build an Inclusive Website

“Inaccessibility in the online world can limit people just as much as the physical world, and poorly designed websites are no exception, meaning that people with disabilities have less access to information than others…” Read more here.

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Companies House Introduces New Non-compliance Penalties 

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has given Companies House more powers to improve the accuracy of the data we hold and crack down on misuse of the register. 

Companies that do not comply with their legal duties (for example, not filing their confirmation statement on time) could now face financial penalties.

We’ll continue to support businesses to comply with their legal duties and will take a consistent and proportionate approach to these new powers.

Find out more about non-compliance penalties

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‘No Plans to Charge’ for use of Charity Governance Code, says Steering group

“There are no plans to charge users of the Charity Governance Code, the steering group responsible for it has said. The group consulted on potential changes to the code earlier this year and received nearly 500 responses to its questions including whether charities would be “willing to pay a small fee”, based on their size, to use it…” Read more here.

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An Independent Investigation of the NHS, Sue Spiller, Sobus CEO

On 18th September 2024, at the “Towards Equity in Health” summit at Imperial College London, Lord Darzi and Sir Professor Michael Marmot presented their insights on the future of the NHS and the importance of addressing health inequalities. Below is an update from NAVCA, summarising key findings from the report, along with implications and opportunities for the VCSE sector, LIOs, and ICS-VCSE Alliances.

Read it here

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Age UK H&F Carol Concert

Christmas is fast approaching and here at Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham we’re buzzing with excitement! Our annual Carol Concert tickets are now on sale, and this year’s event promises to be more magical than ever. Mark your calendars for Wednesday 11th December at Holy Trinity Church, Brook Green, starting at 7pm.

Expect an enchanting evening filled with celebrity guests, professionally performed carols, and plenty of opportunities for you to sing along too. And don’t forget our exclusive post-concert reception to keep the festivities coming.

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors LMA Property and SWM Partners for helping make this event possible.

Get your ticket at https://giving.give-star.com/event/age-uk-hammersmith-and-fulham/carol-concert-2024

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BBC Radio 4 Illuminated Sybil Phoenix

This month, BBC Radio 4 created a radio portrait of Sybil Phoenix, the first Black woman to receive an MBE, in 1972, and a key figure in the Black community in London during challenging times.
Sybil is mentor, colleague and friend to our CEO and Founder Yvonne Field OBE. They worked closely together for several years as the co-chairs of the ‘Friends of Marsha Phoenix’ – the fundraising arm of The Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust.

You can listen to Sybil’s incredible story here.

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New Memorial to Victims of Transatlantic Slave Trade in London

The Wake by Khaleb Brooks will be London’s new Memorial to Victims of Transatlantic Slavery.  Announced on the UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, the new memorial will feature a nearly seven-metre-high bronze cowrie shell. Cowrie shells hold cultural and spiritual significance, but became a stark symbol of slavery and the exploitation of human life as currency. The Wake acknowledges that dark past but also reclaims the cowrie shell as a symbol of resilience, creating a space for contemplation and reflection. 

You can read more about the memorial piece here.

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FREE Tickets to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland for Charities

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London has announced the return of Winter Wishes, a free and accessible experience for charities, hospitals and underserved schools.

Taking place on Wednesday 27st November, the event will once again close its doors to the public and offer 6,000 guests the opportunity to enjoy free entry to 100+ rides, and attractions at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland with a reduced capacity and in a lower sensory environment.  The event programming will include a free 1pm performance of Zippos Christmas Circus, which will have an expanded seating area for wheelchair users, as well as the chance to meet Father Christmas in Santa’s Grotto and enjoy surprise entertainment throughout the day. A dedicated customer service team will be on hand to assist throughout the event, with trained access champions available to any Winter Wishes guests. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

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