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NBWL Elevate Session – The cost of black excellence: A talk on legacy, liberation, and leadership

What is the emotional cost of Black excellence?
How do we lead without self-sacrifice?
And what would it mean to succeed on our own terms, not the ones we inherited or were expected to uphold?

In this powerful and deeply personal session, Workplace Wellbeing Strategist and Coach Natasha Williams invites Black women to reflect on the invisible pressures, cultural expectations, and emotional toll that often come with being a Black woman in leadership.

Online

NBWL Elevate Session – The politics of promotion: How to position yourself for leadership as a black woman

You have the talent. You’ve done the work. So why are you still waiting to be noticed?
Too often, Black women are passed over, under-recognised, or misunderstood in leadership spaces. Not because we lack capability, but because we haven’t been shown how the system works behind the scenes.

In this direct and empowering NBWL Elevate Session, award-winning executive coach, leadership consultant and NBWL mentor Sandra Pollock OBE cuts through the noise to share how Black women can strategically position themselves for leadership, promotion, and the visibility they deserve.

Online

Romani communities: between belonging and antigypsyism

In the January 2024 Eurobarometer poll noted that Roma are the most discriminated group in Europe, with 65% of them experiencing discrimination in everyday lives. This is a staggering data which demonstrates the extent of antigypyism in the European society.

SEESAW, 86 Princess Street, 6th Floor, Manchester, M1 6NG

Stronger Together: Building place-based partnerships to tackle health inequalities

How can the voluntary and community sector (VCSE), the NHS and local authorities work together more effectively to reduce health inequalities?

VCSE organisations are at the heart of preventative, place-based and neighbourhood health models. Yet building genuine, cross-sector partnerships can be challenging — especially in the face of high demand, limited resources and ongoing system change.

Online
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Advice Now: Local authority support for migrants with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) online workshop

Advicenow is excited to partner with Project 17 and Care Rights Project to deliver a free workshop focusing on support available for families and individuals who have no recourse to public funds. The course will be delivered online and is funded by The Disrupt Foundation.

Online

Advice Now: Homelessness and temporary accommodation housing rights for refugee course (4 days)

Advicenow will be running a free housing/homelessness rights course for community groups supporting refugees. The course will be delivered online and is funded by The Disrupt Foundation.

The course aims to give you the basic knowledge and skills needed to deal with key issues for people dealing with homelessness and living in temporary accommodation. 

Online

Once Upon a Smile Christmas Ball

Celebrate the festive season in style with an enchanting afternoon filled with live entertainment, delicious food, festive drinks, and wonderful company-all in support of bereaved children and families in Greater Manchester.

Enjoy a sparkling welcome reception, four-course festive dinner, live music, dancing, and exciting raffle and auction prizes.

Mercure Hotel, Manchester Piccadilly, Portland Street, M1 4PH