Dionne Nelson WRC

Development and New business team at WRC the leading national umbrella organisation for women’s charities and groups.

[MAMA HEALTH and POVERTY PARTNERSHIP @mama_poverty]

Have you registered yet @Marsha_MHAdvMcr @charleskod @DionneWRC @FReSHSTART_UK @OldhamCouncil @InspireOldham @MancBMEnetwork https://t.co/3mNgccI4Lc

[Ruth Umoh @ruthumohnews]

Black women have created new businesses at a rapid clip for years, far outpacing other racial and ethnic groups. But strong financial headwinds from the pandemic and a lack of access to funding threaten to wipe out decades of their economic progress. https://t.co/hYRtECiQVb

[The Julia Rausing Trust @JuliaRTrust]

There are so many organisations that are doing absolutely essential work in their local communities on small budgets. The #charity Survival Fund reached organisations that on average had an income below £1million

[Tendayi Madzunzu @MadzunzuTendayi]

Join us as we celebrate the Mamas as part of Black History Month!

[MAMA HEALTH and POVERTY PARTNERSHIP @mama_poverty]

2 years ago we formed a partnership, with the aim of supporting our #BMEAfricanwomen and girls. Thanks @DionneWRC @whywomen for holding our hands. @blossomfound @WMADEWOMAN @CAS_rochdale @SupportSawn @ObadoManchester @OlivePathway @EuniceNgure4 #MHApP

[David Lammy @DavidLammy]

Almost 2,500 children have been admitted to hospital with malnutrition in the first six months of the year.

This is double the number in the same period last year.

In the sixth richest country in the world, we have to support those who need help.

https://t.co/UJgs97uQ9S

[#CharitySoWhite @CharitySoWhite]

A big step in the right direction: Comic Relief funding for BAME-led organisations.

Our take on @comicrelief commitment to deliver funds to BAME-led projects. We hope this is part of a longer term systemic change that the funding sector needs to see.

https://t.co/HtpVGXYt4D

[Maternity Action @MaternityAction]

We are disappointed to announce that we lost our legal challenge to NHS charging for destitute migrant women. We are now considering our options. Here is our full statement. #AllMothers

https://t.co/TTzMsSVHfW

[Maternity Action @MaternityAction]

ICYMI: The pandemic creates new dangers for pregnant women, and particularly for #BAME women at greater risk. There are women with high risk pregnancies avoiding maternity care out of fear of incurring a debt they cannot pay. #AllMothers #CovidMaternity

https://t.co/Tjm0bt2Mz6

[#CharitySoWhite @CharitySoWhite]

"I don't think any charitable organisation can claim to be fit for purpose or even remotely relevant when they don't reflect the communities that they purport to serve"

ICYMI we were on @BBCRadio4 earlier - we got your back so you can catch up - @_RiniJones_ was on 🔥🔥🔥

[Dr Zubaida Haque @Zubhaque]

The traumatic consequences of being black, male and "in the wrong place at the wrong time". Racial profiling by police means that a black father and his teenage son cannot go about their ordinary lives without being over-policed and under-protected. https://t.co/DEaqkwOdCZ

[Olive Pathway @OlivePathway]

Thank you so much @4EVERManchester for the funding you provided us with. We were able to provide food packs to 40 African Families in Manchester. We had a very busy weekend, shopping for the food items, packaging and delivering to families around Manchester areas.

[Dionne Nelson WRC @DionneWRC]

Absolutely - before PR looks like-competing with african/Asian led orgs, paying those orgs minor amounts to do work they won money for, falsely representing, spouting stats, failing to hire, promote or und’st how power plays out when WoC are the minority in the workplace/project

[#CharitySoWhite @CharitySoWhite]

These cookie cutter statements on BLM and racism are so damn tiring. Seems some not even taking the time to properly reflect on how racism operates in their orgs and just saying what others have. Anti-racism isn't a PR exercise. Do the work! 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪 https://t.co/aBerYlpL5J

[Dr Zubaida Haque @Zubhaque]

As well as highlighting the cruel and inhumane impact of the government's immigration policies (incl hostile environment policies) on black and ethnic minority groups, our report also illustrates how citizenship and belonging is based on the colour of your skin.

[Unity School support for African Families @EuniceNgure4]

A big thank you to @WeActTogether Oldham for enabling Unity School Support for African Families to continue supporting African children with study resources during lockdown

[Unity School support for African Families @EuniceNgure4]

A massive thank you to @4EVERManchester for funding Unity School Support for African Families we have been able to provide tablets and food essentials to African families.

[Dr Zubaida Haque @Zubhaque]

Wendy Williams published #Windrush Lessons Learned Review in March. Her conclusion was that the treatment of the Windrush generation was caused by "institutional failures to understand race and racism". The report made 30 recommendations; why hasn't Priti Patel acted on them?

[Vivienne Hayes @VivHayes]

Indeed- I can’t say I’m surprised
We need to make sure this is not hidden from view

[Dr Zubaida Haque @Zubhaque]

These protests by *far right racists* should not be described as "rival protests" to asylum-seekers peacefully demonstrating their conditions in Glasgow. These are not equivalent causes. Protecting the cenotaph/statues has now become a euphemism for intolerance and bigotry.

[Dr Zubaida Haque @Zubhaque]

What is clear from Fenton's report is that many of the causes of covid-19 severe illness & deaths among BME communities were known from the outset (see @Runnymedetrust contributions). There will be deep dismay and anger that the govt did not take action earlier to save BME lives.