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 »
As part of our Empowering Women in Construction podcast series, we’re broadcasting stories from amazing women across the country. On this week’s episode, we spoke to Megan Haslam. Megan Haslam, Source: https://awards.ciob.org/project/megan-haslam/ Megan has worked for Sir Robert McAlpine for 6 years, and has recently started as a Sustainability Manager. She is also a Chartered Construction …
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 …
For a majority, it can often feel like there’s a disconnect between where you work, and what you’re passionate about. While many enjoy their jobs, fewer can say that they feel that they’re enacting real social change at work. Research conducted by the CIPD found “work can have a deep sense of meaning to an …
The working world has changed drastically ever since COVID began. It is important for individuals and organisations to understand the effect that diversity and inclusion has at their workplaces. It is evident that many workplace dynamics remain the same regardless of COVID’s impact, which has not translated well for most women, especially women of colour. …
There are so many stories of businesses and support groups in West Norwood and Tulse Hill supporting the health and wellbeing of our communities. Over the pandemic, we’ve had the birth of organisations such as the West Norwood Coronavirus Support Group, who have helped pick up shopping, prescriptions, or medication for vulnerable residents. We’ve had …
Knowles of Norwood – how a local pub supports health and wellbeing in the community Read More »
