Voice4Change England

04/06/2026

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

Visit the linktree in our bio for tickets!

03/06/2026

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

03/06/2026

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! ✨💜

02/06/2026

💙 Volunteer Week 2026 💙

Behind every role at Voice4Change England is a person passionate about making a difference in their community.

Our colleagues volunteer their time supporting causes including prison rehabilitation, wildlife conservation, food banks, dementia support, educational access, horse rescue, disability inclusion, and survivor recovery programmes.

One volunteer shared:

"Volunteering helps me feel more connected to nature and more hopeful that I am making a small but meaningful difference."

Another reflected:

"It is a privilege to play a small part in helping someone feel seen, valued, and supported."

We're incredibly grateful to everyone who shared their stories and to all those who dedicate their time to helping others.

Read the full Volunteer Celebration 2026 blog here:
🔗 https://www.voice4change-england.org/post/v4ce-volunteer-celebration-2026

02/06/2026

Your voice can shape NHS services in Greenwich. 🌿

We are hosting a free community workshop for Asian communities across the borough - a relaxed space to share your experiences and help make mental health and learning disability services more accessible and culturally responsive.
No experience needed. Just your perspective.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Refreshments provided
✅ Interpreters available - no English needed
✅ Families and carers welcome
✅ Fully confidential

📅 10am-12.45pm, 10th June 2026

📍 Equitable House Business Centre, 7 General Gordon Square, Woolwich, London, SE18 6FH

Whether you are a community member, parent, carer, young person or faith leader - you are warmly welcome. Save this post and share it with someone who should be in the room. 💙

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-voice-matters-shaping-mental-health-learning-disability-services-tickets-1990483750480?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1vy8t3l*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTU2NjAwNzM5LjE3ODA0MDA0MzA.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODA0MDA0MjkkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODA0MDA0MjkkajYwJGwwJGgw

02/06/2026

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 the Linktree in our bio!
The deadline to register for this session is 5pm Sunday 21st June 2026.

27/05/2026

Our Deputy Director, Dr Sharmin Shajahan, 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.

21/05/2026

🎉We are turning 20, and we want you to celebrate with us!

Join us for the Voice4Change England Annual General Meeting, a landmark evening marking 20 Years of Voice, Power and Change.

📅 Thursday 18th June 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Online

This isn't just an AGM. It's a moment to reflect on two decades of collective progress, hear from inspiring keynote speakers and sector leaders, and look ahead to the work still to be done.

On the evening we will explore:

🤝Partnership working and collaborative leadership in advancing racial equity
✊The role of BME VCSE organisations in driving inclusive change
🔭 Opportunities and challenges for the road ahead
📄The launch of our new sector mapping report “Build on Trust, Starved of Resource”

Whether you are a long-standing partner, a community leader, or new to our work, you belong at this table.

👉 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voice4change-england-agm-2026-20-years-of-voice-power-and-change-tickets-1989902312383?aff=oddtdtcreator

21/05/2026

🚀 Attention Black business owners - this one's for you.

Channel 4's Black in Business Award is open for applications, in partnership with Lloyds Bank. Four businesses will each receive £200,000 of TV advertising on Channel 4, plus a professionally produced commercial, business and marketing masterclasses, and 6 months of tailored mentorship.

💼We know the barriers are real. Research shows Black business owners face significantly more challenges accessing funding, and 84% have experienced discrimination in their entrepreneurial journey. This initiative exists to help change that.

⏰ Applications close Sunday 24th May 2026

If your UK-based, Black-owned business is ready to scale, find out more and apply 👉 https://www.channel4sales.com/blackinbusiness

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21/05/2026

This Tuesday, our Deputy Director Dr. Sharmin Shajahan attended the London Hate Crime Sector Gathering, hosted by the University of Westminster and organised by 17-24-30 National Hate Crime Awareness Week (1184819) 🤝

The event brought together community groups, statutory services and practitioners to connect, share learning and shape future action on hate crime across London, covering everything from prevention to victim support and advocacy.

Sharmin had the opportunity to hear from the National Hate Crime Independent Advisory Group (IAG) and National HCAW, as well as contribute ideas to shape the London Hate Crime Stakeholder Reference Group's agenda for the next 18 months.

At V4CE, we believe a better-connected sector is a more effective one. Events like this remind us of the collective power we hold when we come together.