BHM: Reflecting on unsung Sheroes… by Yvonne Field
As part of a social labs exercise, I recently produced a map which allowed me to surface some of the major policies, people, events and publications which had influenced my life over a period of 50 years. I was surprised by the number of insights which emerged and the real sense that the majority of […]
Racial Justice Under the Microscope – Past, Present and Future by Yvonne Field
Not many people know that I was home schooled. A single act of defiance by my Windrush generation mother against the then local education authority found me unwittingly being taught in my parents’ front room. Over a period of several months I became aware that one could organise and campaign against seemingly intractable systems of racial […]
Wolves Lane Development: Community Co–Design Workshop Day by Aisha Khan
Ubele has been leading on the Wolves Lane Community Consultation process, we understand that community involvement in the redevelopment of the site is key. Earlier this month we hosted two Community Co-design Workshops with local children (Under 11) and Young People (Over 11). The workshops were delivered by Ubele Associates, experienced Children & Youth workers, Sandra […]
Are you a young adult (18-30) from a BAME background?
View fullsize The Ubele Initiative is looking for 12 BAME adults (18-30 year olds) to participate in a 4 month project to capture and share young BAME adults’ experiences of COVID-19 and associated lockdown responses. Are you a young adult from a Black, Asian and/or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background? Are you aged 18-30? Are […]
Staying open and curious – MEL Europe: Writings on a journey
About MEL Europe MEL Europe is our exciting international project that offers a series of creative learning opportunities which will further feed into Ubele’s vision of creating a dynamic and expanded cohort of BME social leaders. With increased competencies and the professional skills they will be able to put their new knowledge to practical use […]
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We’re looking for a Consultant! Help us map and develop our Membership Structure
Ubele is looking for a Consultant! Help us map and develop our Membership Structure Why is it needed? The Ubele Initiative (TUI) was established in 2014 as an African Diaspora led intergenerational social enterprise. The Ubele is a unique social enterprise in that it was built from bottom-up and is intentionally an intergenerational organisation. It has […]
Community-based research and engagement is crucial in understanding the lived experiences of Londoners
The Ubele Initiative’s recent report calls for action to tackle inequality as the voices of the lived experiences of Londoners ring out to confirm the stark extent of the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on ethnic minorities, disabled people and those living in deprived areas. READ RAPID REVIEW OF THE IMPACT OF COVID -19 ON THOSE […]
COVID-19: We received £360k of National Lottery funding to help BAME community organisations through crisis and develop our organisational strategy and infrastructure
View fullsize Photo: Adiam Yemane @adiamphotography Ubele has been awarded almost £360k in National Lottery funding to support its work with black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) community organisations, throughout this time of COVID-19 crisis. We will use the funding to provide targeted support to 50 BAME led organisations across England, as they begin […]
Join our Team! We are looking for two exceptional people to join us in the following roles: Strategic Programme Manager and Finance Manager
We recently secured National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) Covid-19 emergency funding (6 months) and are now on a trajectory of organisational growth and improvement both regionally and nationally. We are looking to recruit a number of new and important roles to strengthen our core operational team and help us deliver exciting new and existing projects. […]
Rapid Review Of The Impact Of COVID-19 On Those With Protected Equality Characteristics In London
The Ubele Initiative has been working with the University of Manchester as part of a team commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to undertake a rapid review of the impact of COVID-19 on those with protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010. The final report was published by the Greater London Authority (GLA) on […]
Applications open for the Community Business Trade Up Programme to help rebuild communities
· £6.5million community business programme opens final round of support · £0.5million worth of new Trade Back grants available · Community businesses on program report a 64% typical increase in income from trading Learn more about Trade Up programme From today, 9000+ community business leaders in England can apply for an entrepreneurial learning programme and a grant of […]
