Voice4Change England

Making civil society work for everyone.
Voice4Change England is a national advocate for the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic third sector.

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🎂 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 - Build on Trust, Starved of Resource 📄

FREE to attend 👉https://t.co/ZRScxFJrmt

#V4CE20Years #VoicePowerChange

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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: https://t.co/sTRqVIZ7to

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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 [email protected]

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

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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 [email protected]

📅 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

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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 👇

🔗https://t.co/VXFBkIwaIZ

#Volunteering #SocialImpact

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Free to attend. Refreshments provided. Fully confidential. Families welcome together.

Register here: https://t.co/EzaJ1BDU7Y

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📢 Greenwich residents - your voice can help shape NHS mental health & learning disability services for Asian communities in the borough.

We're hosting a free community workshop. Here's what you need to know 🧵

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Who should come?

Anyone from Asian communities in Greenwich:
✅ Community members & families
✅ Parents, carers & young people
✅ Faith leaders
✅ Anyone who wants better local services

No experience needed. Interpreters available.

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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: https://t.co/0hVUIYLhm3
The deadline to register for this session is 5pm Sunday 21st June 2026.

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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.

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📣 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 👇 https://t.co/GtGdxSjB00

#BlackInBusiness #BlackOwnedBusiness

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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

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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: https://t.co/OYpoMPcjwT

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🌟 We are excited to share that our Deputy Director @ShajahanSharmin will be speaking at the @AngliaRuskin Bangla Society Networking and Leadership Forum this Thursday!

Sharmin will be discussing #AdvancingRacialEquityThroughAction, a conversation that sits at the heart of everything we do at V4CE.

📍 Lord Ashcroft Building, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
📅 Thursday 21 May 2026 | 11:00am – 7:30pm
🎟️ FREE entry | Complimentary food & drinks

If you are looking to connect with professionals, leaders and changemakers from across industries, this is the event for you.

👉Register here: https://t.co/SsZdnGi5VW
#ARUBangla #InclusiveLeadership

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"The country isn't realigning along one fault line; it's fragmenting along several"

Our latest blog posts unpacks and explains the results of the recent local elections.
To read more, visit https://t.co/01AsVNCkhK

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💚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: https://t.co/m1xBnHytgW

#ClimateAction #YouthPower

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Our Deputy Director Sharmin was at the #NAVCAConference26 in Birmingham yesterday, a brilliant day exploring how local infrastructure organisations can build community resilience, counter division, and root their work in genuine community voice.👏

Inspiring keynote, great workshops, and a thought-provoking closing panel. Thanks @NAVCA!🌟

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🚨Reminder: there is still time to sign up for our upcoming workshop!

With this webinar you will learn purposeful strategies for connections, effective follow-up, and expanding your impact.

To register visit: https://t.co/PLX93JDgzB

The deadline to register for this session is 5pm Monday 18th May 2026.

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4/ A just transition must be an equitable one. Green jobs are the future, but only if everyone has a fair shot at them. #NetZero #GreenJobs

Read more: https://t.co/3K94hFTwHa

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🧵New research just dropped on who's benefiting from the UK's green economy, and the racial and gender gaps are stark. A thread 👇

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3/ As the researcher put it: "Women and workers from minority ethnic backgrounds are not fully enjoying the benefits of the net zero transition."