Beyond Suffrage

Working to increase and support the number of women of colour serving on charity boards in the UK.

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

We're pleased to announce that Beyond Suffrage events are now open to all women from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds. If you are currently serving on a board or looking for a trustee position, join us at our next regional event.

More information below⬇️

[Women's Budget Group @WomensBudgetGrp]

‘Women do 60% more unpaid work that men, and most of that is work associated with caring. That leaves less time for paid work, so women earn less.’ Our director Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson explains the key cause of women's economic inequality in @MetroUK https://t.co/2lVuVxvlJD

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

📢📢Trustee Opportunity

Are you currently looking for a new trusteeship? @girlsrocklondon, a grassroots feminist charity, is recruiting for multiple trustees to join its board. More info below.

Application deadlines Monday 22 April 9 AM.

https://t.co/0HswbohwF3

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

Trustee Opportunity

Are you currently looking for a role on a charity board? @epilepsysociety are recruiting for three new trustees to strengthen their board. Application deadline 26 Apr 2024 . More information is available via link below.

https://t.co/xrmvmq45Dd

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

Happy International Women's Day🎉. Investing in women should be a priority this day, and every day of the year.

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

Our columnist examines why women are required to walk a thin line when they speak in public, a no-room-for-error performance never expected of men. From the archive: https://t.co/yfx8R1Mhlm

#InspireInclusion #IWD2024

[Women's Budget Group @WomensBudgetGrp]

We found that employment discrimination, including pregnancy and maternity discrimination is a prevalent issue.

The full report is available here:
https://t.co/2yuMFe7mnU

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

Join us at our next Beyond Suffrage events. Our regional Connect events enable women from minoritised ethnic backgrounds to network and learn more about good practice in governance.

Next events:
➡️North West (Wed 22 Feb)
➡️North East (Thur 23 Feb)

https://t.co/MLrWQMiS0O

[Guardian Labs @GuardianLabs]

A new study finds the gender pay gap runs deep – all the way to the first pennies we earn, it turns out. But the good news is, parents have the power to set things right

@StarlingBank #ad https://t.co/dDsTwjpuxN

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

You will be expected to attend one Board meeting per month - although there are other activities you can get involved in.

Please contact Melissa at [email protected] and go to https://t.co/Q73YQk3e5f for more information

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

Are you currently looking to become a trustee? Community Plan for Holloway is currently recruiting for trustees with expertise in Communications ; Engagement; Advocacy and Campaigns; and, Fundraising.

Ongoing support, training and mentoring is available for first time trustees.

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

Applicant criteria:
-Experience of one or more of the roles outlined above/Lived experience of housing problems
-Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to take collective responsibility for governance
-Ability to analyse risks and opportunities

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

Join us at our next Beyond Suffrage Connect regional events on Wednesday 25 January (West Midlands) and Thursday 26 January (East of England).

All events are free to attend, online via Zoom.
https://t.co/MLrWQMjpQm

[#POCIMPACT @pocimpact]

⚡️ We are back!⚡️If you're a person of colour working in the social impact space, join our community. sign up below to our community circle happening on the 5 of Feb - see you there!🫡https://t.co/rKMaZvgV9B

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

Apply by sending a CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 9am, Fri 27 Jan 2023. A full recruitment pack can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

Are you currently looking for a position on a trustee board? @GettingonBoard is recruiting for trustees with skills including Impact Measurement; Strategic Charity Fundraising; and, Business Acumen.

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

@MitaDesai42 Thank you, Mita.

[Mita Desai @MitaDesai42]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 love this!

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

Join us at our next West Midlands event on Wed 25 Jan, 6pm.

https://t.co/6rIDxNlPal

[Beyond Suffrage @Beyond_Suffrage]

Beyond Suffrage connect events were developed to support women from Balck, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds currently serving on boards as trustees/NEDs, or considering joining a board. Events are regionally based and free to attend online, via Zoom.

[Reach Volunteering @ReachVolunteer]

“People are better than we think. If we #changethestory of what it means to be human, we will all benefit”. @JanetThorne on challenging the perception of the darkness of humanity: https://t.co/fHdojvOaiO #WisdomWednesday #socialchange