WBSC

06/06/2026

2 weeks to go. 🙌🏾 The countdown is real.

Black Business Forum 2026 is almost here, Saturday 20th June, The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. If you haven't got your ticket yet, now is the time.

🎟️ blackbusinessforum.co.uk

05/06/2026

🚨 FINAL REMINDER 🚨

Today is your last chance to claim FREE and discounted tickets for the Black Business Forum 2026! UK Black Business Show

We're proud to be a media partner for this incredible event, bringing together Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and changemakers for a day of networking, learning and inspiration.

🎟 Use code WBSCFREE for a FREE ticket (only 57 remaining!)
🎟 Use code WBSC15 for 15% off

Featuring keynote speakers including Dame Kelly Holmes, Piers Linney MBE and Tevin Tobun, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

⏰ Both codes expire at midnight tonight.

Secure your place now: blackbusinessexperience.com/black-business-forum

Who will we be seeing there? 👀

05/06/2026

As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we'd like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to every single WBSC volunteer 💜

From supporting events and projects, to sharing skills, time and experience, our volunteers help make so much of what we do possible. Their commitment, kindness and community spirit have played a huge part in the impact WBSC continues to make across Walsall and beyond.

This week, we had the pleasure of celebrating our volunteers together and reflecting on the difference they make every day. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, share stories, and recognise the people who give so much to support others.

To all of our volunteers, past and present, thank you! Your dedication, passion and belief in our work continue to strengthen our community.

03/06/2026

Mr Pemberton has been such an asset to the WBSC team, we're grateful to have him!! 💜

Mr Oris Pemberton has been a valued volunteer at WBSC for nearly 19 years, offering steady support through administrative tasks and hands on help around the office. He is consistently punctual, reliable, and a genuine joy to have as part of the team.
He takes real pride in his day to day responsibilities and approaches every task with care and commitment. His contribution is deeply valued, and the impact of his support is felt across the organisation, helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes.
Thank you, Mr Pemberton, for your dedication over the years and for the difference you continue to make.

03/06/2026

🚢 Windrush Wednesday

Did you know that before it became known as the Empire Windrush, the ship's original name was MV Monte Rosa?

The ship would later become one of the most recognised symbols of post-war migration to Britain, carrying hundreds of Caribbean passengers whose contributions helped shape the country we know today.

Every Windrush story is part of a much bigger history of resilience, community, and cultural impact.

What's one Windrush fact that surprised you when you first learned it? Let us know in the comments and we may feature it in our next post! 👇🏾

02/06/2026

"What happens to the child left behind?"

When the Windrush generation arrived in Britain, many came first to build a life and secure work before sending for their children. But what was life like for the children who stayed behind?

Children raised by grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbours, and family friends. Children who sometimes waited years to be reunited with parents they barely remembered. Children who one day received a letter telling them they were leaving everything they knew behind and travelling to Britain.

🎙️Gaarn A Foreign is a brand new podcast from presenter Nikki Tapper, created in partnership with the Walsall Windrush Sisters project.

Across the series, Nikki speaks with four women who lived that experience, sharing deeply personal stories of separation, migration, identity, belonging, and reunion.

These are powerful stories that form an important part of our collective history, and we can't wait to share them with you.

🎧 Coming soon.

01/06/2026

Something exciting is coming 👀 🎙️ ✨

Nikki Tapper

01/06/2026

Ever thought about volunteering?

Or maybe you're already one of the amazing people giving your time to support others?

Join us for our Volunteers' Week Celebration Event! 🎉

We'll be celebrating the incredible contribution volunteers make to our communities, sharing information about current opportunities, and welcoming anyone who'd like to find out more about getting involved.

📅 Wednesday 3rd June
⏰ 11am–2pm
📍 Bethel Lighthouse Centre, Walsall

✨ Meet volunteers
✨ Explore opportunities
✨ Connect with your community
✨ Lunch provided

We'd love to see you there! 💜

29/05/2026

Don’t miss a thing! 👀✨

Our latest Walsall Windrush Sisters newsletter is out now, featuring:

📖 Mental health support and wellbeing
🌍 Reflections on resilience and modern Britain
💜 Celebrating pioneering Black women
🗣️ Stories, history, culture, and community

This edition is packed with thoughtful conversations, inspiring stories, and powerful reflections connected to the Windrush generation and Black British experience.

28/05/2026

Join us as we celebrate volunteering.