Booska Paper
Booska Paper exposes structural racism in the the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and explored the impact of the pandemic on funding attitudes in the UK. It highlights the issues that need to be addressed to help us create more just and racially equitable society where all communities can flourish. Booska Paper amplifies […]
CCLORS
CCLORS was £9.5 million funding which will be used to support community organisations in England that are facing financial difficulties caused by COVID-19, with an emphasis on supporting Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic led businesses. Ubele has been working with Power to Change, Locality, and Social Investment Business, in partnership with The National Lottery Community […]
Harakati
This project explores opportunities to strengthen and expand the infrastructure that supports anti-racism movements in the UK. The name “Harakati” for this project is derived from the word “movement” in Swahili and Arabic. The profound changes of 2020 have dramatically shifted the landscape of anti-racist action. We’ve seen how social movements have the power to […]
Intangible Benefits: Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Regional Support for Black and Racially Minoritised Social Enterprises
Black and racially minoritised communities werendisproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic not only in relation to health but also economically. In 2020, The Ubele Initiative investigated the impact of COVID-19 on community organisations and social enterprises, and found many were at risk of closure due to the impact of lockdown. In a study carried out […]
A Place to Call Home 2.0
This research would not have been made possible if not for the funding support provided by Power to Change. The opportunity to extend and revisit the journey started in 2015 was timely, given the recent global COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter campaign arising from the death of George Floyd in 2020. To those […]
Social Impact Assessment Report 2022/23
You can now read the 2022/23 Social Impact Assessment Report online, here
Preserving Cultural and Heritage Identities with Journeys
The protection and sustainment of cultural and heritage identities is crucial to the wellbeing of any society. How do we preserve and pass them on? The protection and sustainment of cultural and heritage identities is crucial to the wellbeing of any society. Without question, what we take to be ‘cultural and heritage’ imperatives is socially […]
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 […]
Ubele Stories: Reflections on an Emerging Journey
Ubele Stories: Reflections on an Emerging Journey is a compilation of selected blogs written over the past 3 years by Ubele staff and associates. These writings are a glimpse into our work, what we believe in and how we fulfil our mission. It’s a space to reflect on and capture our experiences and learnings. Dive in […]
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.
Booska Paper – Exposing Structural Racism In The Third Sector
Booska Paper exposes structural racism in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and explored the impact of the pandemic on funding attitudes in the UK. The Ubele Initiative took a convening role, leading on this research to amplify the voice of local, regional and national Black and minoritised community leaders in the sector. […]
My Big Question
Why have more than 60 years of British social policy, aimed at reducing social inequalities, and promoting social inclusion, failed to build strong and thriving African – Caribbean communities in Britain?’
