Vacancy: Black Community-Led Forum Facilitator & Members
Reclaiming Community Heritage, made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is led by a partnership of community organisations, including 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance, The Ubele Initiative, and Empathy Museum, the project marks 40 years since the ’81 Uprisings, when, against a backdrop of racism, recession and unemployment, communities rose up in confrontation with police in Brixton […]
Support Migrants Fleeing The Russo-Ukrainian War
Photo by Global Citizen @glblctzn donate Sonaaar is raising £20,000 in support of the migrant communities that are fleeing the Russo-Ukrainian War. Many, especially men, are facing discrimination which prevents them from getting transportation to travel to borders and access accommodation. Many are students of African, Indian and Brazilian heritage who were welcomed just a […]
National Day of Reflection 2022: Coming Together in Hope
For National Day of Reflection, taking place on 23 March, New Life Wesleyan Church in partnership with The Ubele Initiative and The Majonzi Fund will be hosting Coming Together in Hope: A Service of Reflection. There will be limited in person capacity at the church so pre-booking is essential. The service will also be Live Streamed […]
Ubele Circles with Michael McMillan
Based on Sankofa principles of seeking knowledge from the past to benefit the futures of generations to come. The Ubele Circles Project is an opportunity for you to explore anti-racist activism in Britain. You will be a part of a group which will come together to learn from an elder social activist and will examine […]
Building Strong Communities funding surgeries
The Ubele Initiative in partnership with the GLA Mayor’s Office are conducting in person funding surgeries for Black organisations across London to get advice on completing the Building Strong Communities funding application on a one-to-one basis. The dates are: Tuesday 1st February, 10-4pm Croydon BME Forum 56A Mitcham Rd Croydon CR0 3RG Friday 4th February, […]
Black Rootz are looking for growers
Black Rootz is the first London-based multigenerational black led growing project in the UK, where the older generations share their expertise on growing whilst also supporting youthengagement in their surrounding natural environment. They’re based at our home, Wolves Lane Centre. Join the team and apply for the opportunities below! Lead Grower – Black Rootz Freelance […]
Understanding leadership in Black and Minoritised communities in the UK – SURVEY
Clore Social and The Ubele Initiative have come together to understand and shine a light on leadership in Black and Minoritised communities in the UK. The pandemic has challenged our communities exceptionally, and as we recover and reboot, we would like to know what support leaders need to improve their skills and ethical practice. We […]
#LondonInformed: Community events – COVID-19 and the Booster Vaccine
With cases rising significantly in every London borough, it is more important than ever to ensure Londoners from all backgrounds and ages have the opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and receive expert advice on the COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses and the Omicron variant. Together, the NHS, Greater London Authority, Association of Directors of Public […]
Majonzi Fund Grant Applications are now open
Majonzi Fund was created in collaboration with Patrick Vernon OBE, to provide bereavement and grief support to members of the Black and Minoritised community affected by loss due to Covid-19. Majonzi in Swahili means grief or deep sorrow. My family have weathered the impact of the pandemic with our own personal loss. My sister’s partner […]
Scarman Told His Story. Now Let’s Help You Tell Yours!
On this day, in 1981, Lord Scarman published his Report — his story, from his perspective, about what happened in, and what caused, the ’81 Uprisings. The Scarman Report was based on the Scarman Inquiry, to which a few people had been invited to give spoken or written testimony — to tell their story. But […]
Calling for Black and minoritised ethnic employment, enterprise and financial health providers in London
As part of the Pathways to Economic Opportunities Programme (P2E), The Ubele Initiative, in partnership with the London Community Foundation (LCF) and BTEG, is undertaking this pan-London mapping exercise of Black and minoritised ethnic (BME) led voluntary and community organisations (VSOs) involved in providing training and/or advice on employment and financial support. fill in the […]
Vacancy: Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant Part-time; 4 days per week for one year Salary: £30,000.00 per annum plus pension The Ubele Initiative is searching for a highly adaptable and flexible Executive Assistant to support the CEO in fulfilling various responsibilities within communications and provide general administrative assistance to programs and operations. The ideal candidate will have an interest […]
