Women In The Shade

14/10/2025

We are back - book now don’t miss out

04/09/2025

✨ Exciting news coming soon! ✨
We’re getting ready to launch our 2026 Women in the Shade Conference – a powerful space for conversation, connection, and action. Stay tuned for the official announcement and find out how you can be part of this movement for change.

24/07/2025

As a Board, we came together with clarity, commitment, and collective purpose. It’s inspiring to be part of a movement that doesn’t just talk about change — we design it, we drive it, and we live it.
From conference planning to the development of our assessment framework and network mapping, this work is more than operational — it’s transformational.
Our 2026 theme ‘Deeds Not Words’ holds each of us accountable. It reminds us that progress isn't passive — it's powered by action, strategy, and solidarity.

To anyone watching — get involved. This is where equity meets impact

07/07/2025

✨After months of reflection, planning, and collaboration, Marcia Ore and I are proud to share the launch of our Strategy and Focus for the Years Ahead. This marks a significant step in defining our vision, purpose, and direction — and we’re excited for what’s to come.

08/05/2025

Celebrate the incredible leadership and resilience of Black women! Join us in honoring their contributions and inspiring future generations to thrive. 🌟

16/04/2025

Unlock your potential and join us in empowering Black women leaders to reshape the future of uniformed services. Together, we can create a supportive community that values diverse voices and drives impactful change.

19/01/2024

We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who made this conference a success. Special thanks to the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, British Telecommunications for hosting us, Marverine Cole TV Presenter Page our host, to all our sponsors, speakers, facilitators, delegates, volunteers, and to our fantastic team. We couldn’t have done it without you!

19/01/2024

Former West Midlands officers tackle inequality in policing via BBC News

The conference is set up by two former police officers to "unapologetically talk about black women".