What makes a good workshop? Our previous participants said our workshops are: ✓ Practical and actionable ✓ Accessible and easy to understand ✓ Full of useful tips and resources ✓ Led by knowledgeable presenters ✓ Packed with practical activities We are bringing this approach to our 8-part paid workshop series, running from September–December 2026. Designed for Black and Minoritised Ethnic (BME) VCSE organisations. V4CE members save 25%. Find all workshops & book your place: eventbrite.co.uk/o/619518373…

On 17th October, the London Bangladeshi Women's Health Partnership held a Women's Health Mela in During Hall Community Centre in Newham. The Partnership was launched during International Women's Day in March 2026. The Health Mela was funded by the North East London Cancer Alliance, facilitated by the London Bangladeshi Health Partnership, which is hosted by the Bangla Housing Association and delivered in partnership with Voice4Change England. The event offered health checks, health and well advice, activities, and food. It was a vibrant event planned and executed by the women leading the partnership.

🚨 Reminder: there's still time to sign up for our Influencing Policy workshop! Join us for an online, practical discussion on how to influence policy both inside and outside formal systems. Together, we will explore how change really happens, from behind-the-scenes influence to building relationships, shaping narratives, and working collectively across civil society. To sign up, visit: eventbrite.co.uk/e/key-polic… Registration deadline: Wednesday 21st October at 12pm

We’re going to the biggest community sector event of the year – and you’re invited! Locality Convention is back, celebrating the dedication and innovation of people transforming our communities. This year, Convention is roaring into the home of the Leicester Tigers. Make new connections, hear uplifting stories, and come back to your community with tools, resources and motivation. 📅 When: Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 December 2026 📍 Where: Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Book your place: locality.org.uk/events/local… #Locality26

🌱Are you a social entrepreneur working in community-led climate action, whether that’s through enabling greener transport and energy options, promoting sustainable food choices or reducing waste and consumption? @UnLtd is offering grant funding, personalised support and access to the right connections for social entrepreneurs helping their communities take practical action on climate change. 📅 First round applications open 1 October to 30 November 2026👉Apply here: unltd.org.uk/community-clima… 💻 Info sessions: 21 October: eventbrite.co.uk/o/424893277…

On 8–9 October, our Director, Kunle Olulode, and Deputy Director, Dr Sharmin Shajahan, attended the closing event of the Comic Relief Global Majority Fund (GMF) Phase III. The event brought together Intermediary Technical Partners (ITPs), funders and partners to reflect on the Fund’s journey, share learnings from the past three years and explore what comes next. The programme included reflections from ITPs, presentations from Fund Reference Group members, and findings from the Phase III evaluation conducted by learning partner Curiosity Society. Dr Sharmin also led a discussion on influence and advocacy, exploring how the sector can build on the progress made and sustain its impact. The event concluded with a reception bringing together funders and the wider Comic Relief team, while day two focused on health and wellbeing. The Global Majority Fund was a £5.3 million pooled fund established by Comic Relief and its co-funders to provide flexible, multi-year core funding to ten Global Majority-led organisations, including Voice4Change England (V4CE). The Phase III evaluation explores what happens when communities closest to injustice are trusted with power, resources and decision-making. For V4CE, this flexible funding has supported the digitalisation of our systems, the delivery of 45 tailored workshops and one-to-one mentoring for grassroots organisations, and a shift towards more data-driven advocacy. The evaluation captures the learning and experiences of all ten organisations, highlighting what becomes possible when funding is rooted in trust and sustained over the longer term. As we look ahead, V4CE is committed to keeping the momentum going by bringing Phase III ITPs together and creating opportunities to stay connected online, share learning and continue building on the Fund’s legacy. Read the Global Majority Fund Phase III evaluation report here: voice4change-england.org/pas…

AI can do more with less. But at what cost? Our BME VCSE Sector Mapping Report 'Built on Trust, Starved if Resources' found that 59% of surveyed organisations are currently using AI. But as charities turn to AI to ease capacity pressures, we must ask: is it empowering the sector or is it just masking deeper issues of underfunding, bias and accountability? In our latest blog, we explore the charity sector's AI dilemma and why efficiency must never come at the expense of people, trust and equity. Read our blog: The Charity Sector’s AI Dilemma: Efficiency at What Cost? - voice4change-england.org/pos… Swipe to explore the findings of our report and read the full report here: BME Sector Mapping Report - voice4change-england.org/_fi…

700+ organisations and individuals. 5 regions. £37,990 in new funding secured. From April 2025 to March 2026, Voice4Change England delivered the Race Equality & Infrastructure Flexible Fund, funded through the @comicrelief Global Majority Fund, supporting Black and Minoritised Ethnic Change Makers and strengthening the infrastructure around them. Across 5 regions of England, more than 700 organisations and individuals engaged with the programme, accessing mentoring, organisational support and opportunities to strengthen their work. Read our Impact Report, 'Building Power, Strengthening Communities', on our website and discover the powerful work, learning and impact of the organisations we supported, and see how investment in people and infrastructure can help create lasting change. voice4change-england.org/pas…

As part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration, we brought together V4CE staff, trustees, partners and system stakeholders to share their experiences, reflections and memories from the last two decades. In this video, we hear from Neena Samota, Ila Chandavarkar, Mohammed Towhasir, Sharmin Shajahan, Shamiso Dirahu, Khasruz Zaman, Jeremy Crook, and Bashir Uddin about what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for V4CE!

£261.7k invested. 28 organisations. 9 regions and cities. In 2022-23, Voice4Change England, with funding from @Sport_England through the Together Fund, supported 28 BME-led organisations across 9 regions and cities. Together, they used sport and physical activity to help Black and Minoritised communities rebuild, reconnect and thrive in the wake of COVID-19. We're proud to share our Together Fund Impact Report 'Together in Motion: The Impact of Community-Led Sport', celebrating the powerful work, stories and change driven by our grantees. Read the impact report on our website to discover the difference they made and the communities they supported. voice4change-england.org/pas…

Meet the facilitator for our upcoming Influencing Policy workshop: Christabelle Quaynor! In this workshop you'll learn to influence policy for social change and understand local governance, policy pathways to parliament and advocacy storytelling.. Sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/key-polic… Registration deadline: Wednesday 21st October at 12pm

🎬@riocinema in Dalston has been screening films since 1909, one of the UK's longest-running cinemas, and a community charity since 1976. Huge thanks to Rio for donating to our #V4CE20 raffle 💜 Returning the favour - check out their Black History Month programme: 🎞️ HYENAS - Sun 11 Oct 👉 lnkd.in/d7tYQK-c 🎞️ MY FATHER'S SHADOW - Mon 19 Oct 👉 lnkd.in/djXbezfV 🎞️ TUTU (Film Africa) - Wed 28 Oct 👉 lnkd.in/d4EQkzRu #BlackHistoryMonth2026 #IndependentCinema

🏠The Renters' Rights Act passed, but only phase 1 of 3 is delivered. V4CE is backing the Renters' Reform Coalition's Parliament event. 📅 Thurs 22 October, 9–11am Ask your MP to attend and show the Government renters are watching too. 👉 actionnetwork.org/letters/te… #RentersRights

As part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration, we brought together V4CE staff, trustees, partners and system stakeholders to share their experiences, reflections and memories from the last two decades. In this video, we hear from Ila Chandavarkar, Mohammed Towhasir Tawhid, Dr. Sharmin Shajahan, Khasruz Zaman, and Bashir Uddin about what challenges and opportunities they think lie ahead for V4CE.

🎉 20 Years of Voice, Power and Change. On 24 September, we celebrated two decades of Voice4Change England with the people who've shaped our journey, and launched our new Organisational Strategy 2026–2030. Read the full recap👇 voice4change-england.org/pos…

What makes a good workshop? Our previous participants said our workshops are: ✓ Practical and actionable ✓ Accessible and easy to understand ✓ Full of useful tips and resources ✓ Led by knowledgeable presenters ✓ Packed with practical activities We are bringing this approach to our 8-part paid workshop series, running from September–December 2026. Designed for Black and Minoritised Ethnic (BME) VCSE organisations. V4CE members save 25%. Find all workshops & book your place: eventbrite.co.uk/o/619518373…

🤖 91% of UK charity staff use AI. Only 3% of trustees think their org does. Our new blog unpacks the governance gap, the risks (bias, data security, exclusion), and what charities need to do next. voice4change-england.org/pos… #CharitySector #AIGovernance

As part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration, we brought together V4CE staff, trustees, partners and system stakeholders to share their experiences, reflections and memories from the last two decades. In this video, we hear from Ila Chandavarkar, Shamiso Dirahu, Sharmin Shajahan, Khasruz Zaman, and Bashir Uddin about how the sector has changed over the last 20 years. And what has stayed the same!

💧 England could face a daily water shortage of 5 billion+ litres by 2055. Small changes help: 🚿 -2 min shower = -28L 🍽️ Washing up bowl = -10L/min 🚽 Fix a leaky loo = -400L/day 🧺 Eco mode = -10L/wash More: letssavewater.com #LetsSaveWater

As part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration, we brought together V4CE staff, trustees, partners and system stakeholders to share their experiences, reflections and memories from the last two decades. In this video, we hear from Neena Samota, Shamiso Dirahu, Sharmin Shajahan, Khasruz Zaman, and Bashir Uddin about what V4CE highlights from the past 20 years stand out to them!

🌱Are you a social entrepreneur working in community-led climate action, whether that’s through enabling greener transport and energy options, promoting sustainable food choices or reducing waste and consumption? @UnLtd is offering grant funding, personalised support and access to the right connections for social entrepreneurs helping their communities take practical action on climate change. 📅 First round applications open 1 October to 30 November 2026👉Apply here: unltd.org.uk/community-clima… 💻 Info sessions: 8 & 21 October: eventbrite.co.uk/o/424893277…