Youth Presence in the UK Manual Trades Industry
We have reached out to organisations working with young people to support our latest national research programme funded by Youth Futures Foundation. The research aimed to analyse the needs, future training and employment opportunities within the manual trades sector with a focus on young people aged 16- to 24-year-olds. It aims to better understand young […]
Pathways to Economic Opportunities
Structural barriers in the UK have created profound racial inequalities that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. They have placed incredible strain on people and families’ economic mobility. To help address this in London, The London Community Foundation (LCF), supported by JPMorgan Chase, is committing £2 million over 3 years to invest in organisations […]
IRETI
IRETI “Empowering Women and Strengthening Socio-Economic Integration” project seeks to highlight and bring together the best practices of working with human trafficking for the common purpose of combating exploitation of women, and to allow victims from human trafficking to have an access to basic services through an online platform. All partners have the ambition to […]
Social Impact Assessment Report 2021 – 2022
Discover how The Ubele Initiative is making a real difference in and with communities and organisations in our Social Impact Assessment Report for 2021-2022. As an organisation, we are proud to showcase our achievements and the positive outcomes we’ve delivered for individuals, groups, and the wider civil society. Despite the challenges, we have continued to provide […]
Roundtable Event: Black Youth Unemployment
Calling all people and organisations across the system of employment and underemployment (including young people, employers, employment services, job centres, local authority workers, youth workers, careers workers and activists). Ubele would like to invite you to discuss what the current state of play surrounding unemployment amongst young Black and Minoritised people. This roundtable is a […]
Vacancy: Consultant for Process and Impact Evaluation
Consultant for process and impact evaluation of 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance: Reclaiming Community Heritage project Fee £5000 inclusive VAT & Expenses 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 […]
“The construction and manual trades sector mainly relies upon older white males”, concludes a recent report
The findings of research into challenges facing Black and minoritised young people entering the manual trades highlights that the image of the industry, coupled with poor careers information, advice and guidance, portray a sector that is not sufficiently diverse with regards to gender and race, principally. This negative impression creates an unviable career path for […]
National Baseline Research into Black and Minoritised Youth Presence in the UK Manual Trades Sector
“The construction and manual trades sector mainly relies upon older white males”, concludes our recent report The findings of research into challenges facing Black and minoritised young people entering the manual trades highlights that the image of the industry, coupled with poor careers information, advice and guidance, portray a sector that is not sufficiently diverse […]
Our Strategy 2021-2026: Tókán 10 Years
This important roadmap will help us deliver key priorities and plans in the next five years. We need to continue to aim high over the next five years to make a major contribution within the growing eco-system of organisations led by Black and Minoritised communities, which collectively can help reduce a growing social and economic gap.
IRETI Empowering women and strengthening socioeconomic integration
This project aimed to highlight and bring together the best practices of working with human trafficking for the common purpose of combating exploitation of women, and to allow victims from human trafficking to have an access to basic services through an online platform.
