BUD September Newsletter – BUD is BUDDING! September has flown by so quickly with so much news to share! Here is a brief summary of some of the projects we’ve been working on! ELEVATE! We held wonderful workshops with our great Peer-to-Peer network. They delivered workshops around Demystifying Investment, Powerful Storytelling and much more. Through …
Elevated through Peer-to-Peer Networking. “Together we are stronger” “Inspired” “Connected” “Confident”. At BUD we hosted a fantastic event aimed at bringing together businesses and create and promote shared values and goals. The event was electric and full of great activities and workshops that inspired and encouraged many to seek for skills outside of their community. …
You might not be aware of the disparity that exists between BAME and white enterprise leaders in the UK. Research by Gov.uk found in 2019, 5.1% of UK small and medium enterprise (SME) employers were led by a majority of people from an ethnic minority (excluding White minorities)”. This is despite 13.8% of the UK …
Across the country, there are thousands of community leaders working relentlessly to create a better future for those around them. Community Leaders in Motion (aka CLiM), is a 2-year collaboration with the social change agency, funded by Impact on Urban Health. We want to provide practical and financial help and support to community-led groups …
Community Leaders in Motion – Michelle Killington Read More »
In 2019, as part of the ‘Empowering Places’ programme, BUD partnered with the fantastic people at Co-operatives UK, Centre4 and Power to Change to help connect Community Businesses with opportunities to grow and develop. “Over the past five years the Empowering Places programme, funded by Power to Change and delivered in partnership with Co-operatives UK, …
Grants and Proposals Guide for Community Businesses and Organisations – Free download Read More »
Hello! It’s been very busy here at BUD, and during June (we can’t believe it’s halfway through the year either) it’s been business as usual. We’re constantly inspired by the people we work with, and there’s been so many things to tell you about! We’re Hiring! Want to be part of a diverse and passionate …
BUD’s June Newsletter – halfway through the year! Read More »
Research by the Office of National Statistics found that more than three-quarters of mothers are in work. Here at BUD, the backbone of our team are mothers, and we’d be lost without them. Both our founder Georgina Wilson and COO Jennifer Damaris are mothers, and believe that being a mum helps develop skills which are …
Mother’s Day at BUD – How Mothers Are an Asset to Any Workforce Read More »
It is well documented that there are gender-related inequalities in some of the UK’s biggest companies and industries. For example, women make up just 0.81% of all mechanics, technicians and electricians. There is also evidence of a correlation between gender imbalances in industry and a gender pay gap; as an example, Tool makers, tool fitters …
Work IS changing. Summarised by the Cranfield School of Management, “the nature of work, the workforce and work relations are being reshaped by changing demographics and greater diversity, increased global integration, technological advancement and increased competitive pressures for organisations, both in product markets and for employees due to socio, political and economic shifts.” You might …
Hello! We hope that you’ve had a good start to February, and that you’re all doing ok! We’ve been super busy over the past couple of months, with so many projects in the pipeline. We’ve also got a few things to share with you… BUD Updates Empowering Women in Construction We’ve booked a new guest for …
