Thursday 14 March 2024

From Goldman Sachs: 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme, starting in September 2024.

 Dear Jean-François,

I hope this email finds you well.

I’m just emailing to let you know that it’s that time of year again; we are accepting applications from small business owners for Cohort 21 of the (fully funded) Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme, starting in September 2024.

The application deadline is Monday 29 April 2024.

We are keen to ensure the benefits of the programme are communicated to businesses from all regions, backgrounds and sectors in the UK, so if you believe your network would be interested in applying, please do let them know. If you would like text and/or images for a newsletter or news update, please let me know and I can send something over. I’m also happy to arrange an introductory webinar to your network’s members if there is any interest.

Please feel free to refer any interested or suitable businesses to the recruitment team at 10KSB.Recruitment@sbs.ox.ac.uk, and for more detailed information and the application form, please visit the website: www.gs.com/10ksb-uk.

In addition, we are always keen to keep our alumni community informed of any news from business networks and hubs, and would be very happy for you to share with us any new initiatives, or relevant small business news that we could share with our community by emailing 10KSB.Alumni@sbs.ox.ac.uk.

Best wishes,

Vivienne Garnett

Recruitment and EDI Manager

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK

Saïd Business School

University of Oxford

 

Saïd Business School
Egrove Park

Oxford, OX1 5NY


www.sbs.oxford.edu




Thursday 7 March 2024

Watford Pride Picnic 15th June 12-5pm

 Join our members at the Watford Pride Picnic organised by www.il-org.uk   https://www.outsavvy.com/event/18803/watford-pride-picnic

www.il-org.uk

Suit and tie society invitation 22nd March 2024


March Social Event at the Retro Bar The Retro Bar at 2 George Court, London, WC2N 6HH
Friday, 22nd March 2024


Dear valued member,

You are cordially invited to our March Social Event at The Retro Bar (close to Charing Cross) from 7pm on 22/3/2024. We are taking over a seated area of the upstairs bar, where we have had a very lovely time at our last Social Event! This month our event is a week earlier due to Easter!

Address: Retro Bar at 2 George Court, London, WC2N 6HH
Nearest station: Charing Cross tube station

Early bird tickets (from Feb 27th to Mar 17th): £10 for members and £15 for non-members.
Regular tickets (from Mar 18th to Mar 22nd): £14 for members and £18 for non-members. We also accept card payments at the event, (plus £0.50 transaction fee).

Dress Code: Both Smart and Smart Casual are accepted! Jeans and trainers are not allowed!

Payments can also be made using the information below:

Payee Name: Suit And Tie Society
Account Number: 42631113
Sort Code: 04-03-33

When making a payment please add as a reference your full name!

Payments are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable.

Thank you very much and I look forward to seeing as many of you at our SATS Monthly Social!

Kind regards,

Shonn Gregory
SATS Organiser

www.suitandtiesociety.co.uk
suitandtiesocietyevents@gmail.com

Wednesday 6 March 2024

National Diversity Awards

 

National Diversity Awards
 
Nominations Open in 1 Week for The National Diversity Awards!
 
 
The 2024 National Diversity Awards will be held once again at the breathtaking Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. We are thrilled to re-open nominations for this year on 13th March.
 
Britain’s most inspirational and selfless people will come together to honour the rich tapestry of our nation, recognising individuals and groups from grass roots communities across the UK. 
 
Categories include: 
 
Positive Role Model Award: 
 
The Positive Role Model Award is split into 5 strands:
Age 
| Disability | Gender | LGBT | Race, Religion & Faith
 
Community Organisation Award: 
 
The Community Organisation Award is split into 6 strands:
Age 
| Disability Gender LGBT | Race, Religion & Faith | Multi Strand
 
Entrepreneur of Excellence 
 
Diverse Company 
 
Celebrity of the Year 
 
Lifetime Achiever 
 
Nominations will be open on 13th March at...
 
 
Join us today for: Inspire Inclusion on IWD - In conversation with Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE & Paul Sesay
 
Webinar
 
 
 
Date: 6th March 
Time: 11.00 - 12.00 
 
Join us for a virtual live conversational piece with Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE and Paul Sesay, where we will be delving into this year’s International Women’s Day theme; Inspire Inclusion. 
 
Whilst we have come so far in terms of celebration of women in our workplaces and their contributions, we still have so much work to do to ensure true equity for all women. 
 
The current landscape shows:
 
  • Only 4% of CEOs at FTSE 250 companies are women  
  • The employment rate for women with dependent children is 74% compared to the 93% employment rate for men with dependent children. 
  • The UK’s position on the Women in Work Index is at a low 14th, down five places from 2020 (shocking for one of the wealthiest countries in the world) 
 
During this conversation, Yvonne and Paul will explore some of these challenges, share best practice and unpick their expertise regarding inclusion in the workplace and wider society.
 
Recipient of the Lifetime Achiever Award at the Inclusive Awards 2023, Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE DL Fellows RSA RA, SGCW, KCL (Leadership Exec Coach) is an entrepreneurial business leader, founder of Wintrade Global Women Intra & Entrepreneurs Network, and role model; we are thrilled to spotlight Yvonne during this discussion.
 
 
SPOTLIGHT WINNERS INTERVIEW: Dave Moreton
 
Dave
 
The National Diversity Awards caught up with last year’s winner of The Positive Role Model Award for LGBT, Dave Moreton. 
 
A follower of Jesus for 50+ years, Dave Moreton, after spending five years in the RAF, in 1975 he was arrested and discharged after an investigation due to his sexuality. Feeling as though his sexuality was incompatible with his faith, Dave turned to prayer for guidance, eventually realising that he needed to accept himself for who he truly was. Playing an instrumental role in developing post-16 educational provision and support for students and young people with special educational needs, Dave has provided individual guidance to young people on a range of issues, including gender issues. Through his work at Oasis Open House Dave has created a safe and inclusive space where individuals can connect, share their experiences, and find support. His work has helped break down barriers and create more welcoming environments for LGBT+ individuals in religious communities.
 
Quote
 
The National Diversity Awards Ceremony was an absolute spectacle, in the best way possible. It was like attending a grand ball where every guest is a hero in their own right. The atmosphere was electric – imagine a mix of the Oscars, a bit of the Royal Variety Performance, and a dash of a family reunion you actually want to be at!
 
Read the full interview HERE
 
 
Accelerating DEI in 2024 – Facilitated by Utopia
 
Webinar
 
14th March | 12.00 - 13.00
 
As we go into 2024 we want to be set-up for success to accelerate DEI. In this webinar we will explore the DEI business case, influencing leaders, building momentum and capability with your ERGs and people, and the all important data reporting and measurement. Come to this seminar, hosted by Utopia partners Tolu and Nadya, to gain practical skills to accelerate DEI in 2024.
 
 
Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral – Home to The National Diversity Awards
 
Anglican Cathedral
 
The National Diversity Awards take place in the stunning Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Britain’s largest cathedral boasting the world’s highest and widest Gothic arches. As well as:
 
  • The tallest tower 
  • The world’s highest and heaviest peal of bells
  • The UK’s largest, most magnificent organ
  • The building took 74 years to build from 1904-1978
 
Find out more at... 
 
 
 
 
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Inclusive Companies (company number 113 97949) is a company registered in England and Wales whose registered office is at Studio G, 44 Simpson Street, Liverpool, England, L1 0AX
 
Disclaimer: This email and any attachments it may have included in it, are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed to.
 
Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Inclusive Companies Limited. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you must neither take any action based upon its contents, nor copy or show it to anyone. Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this mail in error.
 

Our membership of the NCVO

 

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Gay Professional Network, enjoy another year of membership for free!

Hello Jean-Francois


Gay Professional Network's income is under £30,000 and qualifies for our free membership. We have renewed your membership for another year at no cost.

If you think we've made a mistake or you'd like to be placed in a paying membership bracket, please get in touch and we'll review your membership subscription.

All the benefits of NCVO membership... for free

With your membership, you, your colleagues and volunteers get complete access to our

tools, resources and templates.


Member resources for your organisation

Have you seen our latest round-ups, how you can help with policy conversations and the many other resources available to you and your colleagues? 

  • Take a look at our one-day funding strategy and diversification training session that can help you analyse your funding to plan for the future.

  • Our Trusted Suppliers are here to support you with their services and help to save your organisation time and money.

  • As an NCVO member you have exclusive access to the Charity Essentials Tool that helps you understand how efficient your work is and where improvements can be made.

  • Follow us on Twitter for daily updates and resources, @NCVO

Opportunity for under-represented members


We've started conversations with our members to explore how we can better understand issues facing global majority-led organisations, and support their interests. To share your viewpoint, contact our inclusion officer lynette.lucas@ncvo.org.uk.


Top tip to make your membership work for you


Don’t forget you and your colleagues can attend our free membership welcome and Members' Assembly events. At welcome events, you will hear from our CEO and learn more about what opportunities lie ahead and how we will support you.


Our assemblies are our opportunity to understand the challenges that voluntary organisations face, helping inform our work.


For both of these events, you can book a place to attend for you and your colleagues that you think would make use of the membership.


Have a great month and let us know how we can help by emailing membership@ncvo.org.uk.

Hollie Banu

Membership Manager

membership@ncvo.org.uk

Wednesday 24 January 2024

From Terrence Higgins Trust, Chief Executive, Richard Angell

 Dear GPN members and supporters,

 

Thank you for inviting me to join your regular meeting. For those who were able to make it, thank you for listening to me and asking so many kind questions. For those who were unable to make it, I hope I meet you at an event soon. It is great that support for people living with HIV is such a high priority for you.

 

As I said, we are at a unique time in the epidemic. We have all the tools necessary to end new HIV cases. It is a government goal to do it by 2030. If we deploy all of these tools, we can be the first country in the world to end the HIV epidemic and be the first virus we have stopped in its tracks without a vaccine or a cure. It falls to all of us to make it happen – we cannot fail.

 

Even if we do end the epidemic, people will live with HIV for much longer. As the first HIV charity, we are determined to be here until the last person living with HIV needs us. Can you help us achieve that aim?

 

If you don’t already support us or would like to get more involved, here are three suggestions of ways you could make a difference:

 

 

Finally, if your company or a business you know is keen to collaborate, please get in touch with our partnership team: corporate@tht.org.uk.

 

Thank you again for being so generous with your time. I had a really enjoyable evening and appreciated the kindness from everyone involved.

 

Please do not hesitate to get in touch on 07066161444, richard.angell@tht.org.uk or Linkedin.

 

Best wishes,

 

P.S. If none of the aforementioned ways to support Terrence Higgins Trust appeal, maybe you could get up a weekly ticket with the Rainbow Lottery – we receive 50p from every £1 you spend and every week you could win £25k.

 

Richard Angell (he/him)
Chief Executive
Terrence Higgins Trust