LGBTQ Work Fair

 We’re thrilled to announce the return of myGwork's 2024 WorkFair —the world's largest virtual career fair, designed exclusively for LGBTQ+ students, recent graduates, and allies. This one-of-a-kind event, held in collaboration with VFairs on November 13, 2024, aims to empower the next generation of talent by connecting them with inclusive, global employers committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I)

We believe WorkFair 2024 will be a transformative event for the LGBTQ+ community and would love your help in sharing this exciting opportunity with your audience. Whether through your publication, website, or social media platforms, we’d be immensely grateful for your support in helping spread the word. 

 

The Great British Bake Off - do you want to join? Let's bake!

 

Have YOU got what it takes to bake in the famous white tent?

We’re looking for the next batch of bakers for The Great British Bake Off, and we want to hear from talented home bakers.

 

If you or someone you know is a talented home baker then apply now at www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk or email us on applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk or call 0117 456 8530 for an application form. 

Closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday 9^th December 2024. 

 

If you would like any more information or help in applying, please do get in touch. You can call us on 0117 456 8530 or email applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk

 

One important thing to note is that it is completely ok if people haven’t made literally everything before. There is always time to practice through the process and everyone has their own baking strengths and weaknesses so people who love baking have nothing to lose by applying!

UK Financial Inclusion Forum (FIF)

From Brian Doe - GPN Member

 I am organising an event in November with the UK Financial Inclusion Forum (FIF) around work of UK food retailers partnering with ethical finance to combat food insecurity.  

Register https://bit.ly/FIF_FoodSecurityEvent

📅 Date: November 12, 2024 from 6 to 8pm
📍 Location: Beazley Group, 22 Bishopsgate, London

Join the UK’s Financial Inclusion Forum (FIF) for an evening spotlighting innovative microfinance partnerships with food retailers in the UK to combat food poverty and insecurity here and internationally.

The evening will include two special sessions:

* Making Ends Meet Through the Cost of Living Crisis: Mobilising UK community finance to tackle food insecurity in the U.K.

Speaker: Chris Bennett, Chief Commercial Officer at Fair for You which includes the innovative Food Club partnership with Iceland Foods

* More than Credit: Unlocking financial access for smallholder farmers to build more secure and resilient food systems

Speaker: Claire Kelly, Portfolio Director - Whole Planet (West Africa/Middle East Region) at Whole Foods Market Foundation

RIP Trevor Wood MBE FRSA

So terribly sorry to learn of the passing of our member Trevor Wood, MBE on the 23rd September 2024.

Trevor was an active and much loved member and attended our events regularly and also helped moderate our various Facebook Groups.

He was a dear friend that I shall miss him dearly. I will remember our thoughtful conversations and giggles.

Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy were sent to his husband Joe and his family.

Many have already left messages on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gpn.london/permalink/10160386829732828/

here is a page stating his many other offices: https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/trevor-wood-mbe-frsa/

His funeral took place at the City of London Crematorium on the 15th October with Joe, his husband, his family and a few friends.

A minute silence in his memory was observed at our meeting on the 22nd October 2023.

Rest in peace Trevor.

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BFI 2 for 1 tickets

 

View this email in your browser 2-for-1 tickets for BFI London Film Festival 🍿  Our friends at BFI are offering 2-for-1 discounts for this year's London Film Festival! The films with this offer (subject to availability) are: Elton John: Never Too Late – Sunday 13 October at 11:45am Emilia Pérez – Monday 14 October at 2:40pm A Real Pain – Tuesday 15 October at 3:15pm Joy – Wednesday 16 October at 11:30am Hard Truths – Wednesday 16 October at 2:30pm To book, visit the BFI London Film Festival website and enter the code CENTRELFF24 in the 'add a promo code' box. Code: CENTRELFF24 Code: CENTRELFF24 Tickets are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. This code is for members of our community and is exclusive to our email list.  How to book 🎟️  1. Visit bfi.org.uk/lff 2. Scroll down to the promotional code box at the bottom of the website 3. Enter your promo code and click ‘Go’ 4. You will see active promotions listed at the top of the page if your promo code was entered successfully 5. Select your screening and you will see 2-for-1 tickets as one of the price types Good luck with booking and let us know what films you're going to see! Book here What's on this week 🗓️  Monday 7 October 6-8 Queer Kizomba: 6-Week Progressive Course   Wednesday 9 October 8-9 LGBTQ+ Ballet 9:30-6 Centre open 9:30-10:30 Wellness Hour 9:30-6 LGBTQ+ Coworking Space 5:30-7 Visit to London Metropolitan Archives (QTIBPOC only) 7-8 NA Queer to Stay - part of UK Narcotics Anonymous (Centre closed during)   Thursday 10 October 12-6 Centre open 12:30-6 E.H Counselling 5:30-7:30 LGBTQ+ Writing Group 6-8 LGBTQ+ French Language Meetup 6-8 Intermission: Intersex Meetup (online) Friday 11 October 11-12 Yoga 12-8 Centre open 1-3 50+ Friday Social (no booking required) 5-7 Love Empowerment Lounge 6-8 LGBTQ+ Portuguese Language Meetup 6-8 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writing Group   Saturday 12 October 11-12 Yoga 1-8 Centre open 1-3 LGBTQ+ Welsh Language Meetup 3-5 Asexual and Aromantic Meetup 5:30-7:30 Queer Open Mic Sunday 13 October 10:30-11:30 The Community Acupuncture Clinic 12-1 Community Meditation 1-8 Centre open 2-4 Black History Month’s Poetry Circle 2-4 The Clothes That Wear Us 5-7 DramaQueers What's on next week 🗓️  Monday 14 October 6-8 Queer Kizomba: 6-Week Progressive Course   Tuesday 15 October 6:30-8 50+ Trans and Non-Binary Social (no booking required) Wednesday 16 October 8-9 LGBTQ+ Ballet 9:30-6 Centre open 9:30-10:30 Wellness Hour 9:30-6 LGBTQ+ Coworking Space 3:30-5:30 Trans Admin Group 6-7 Queers at Home: Living Free (Instagram Live) 7-8 NA Queer to Stay - part of UK Narcotics Anonymous (Centre closed during)   Thursday 17 October 12-2, 4-8 Centre open 12:30-6 Tension and Trauma Release Exercises 2-4 Centre closed (open to those attending Tension and Trauma Release Exercises) 6-8 Queer Diary: Zine-Making Workshop   Friday 18 October 11-12 Yoga 12-8 Centre open 1-3 50+ Friday Social (no booking required) 1-3 Southwark Wellbeing Hub (no booking required) 5-7 St John’s Deaf Rainbow Club 5:30-7:30 Melanin Vybz (50+ BPOC Social, no booking required) 6-8 LGBTQ+ Spanish Language Meetup Saturday 19 October 11-12 Yoga 12-8 Centre open 1-3 Queer with OCD 1-3 Tarot Chats 2-4 Queer Book Club 4-6 Queer Creative Therapy Group (details TBC) 6-8 LGBTQ+ Improv Workshop Sunday 20 October 10-6 Queer Walking Group: Beachy Head Excursion 10:30-11:30 The Community Acupuncture Clinic 12-1 Community Meditation 1-4 Dope Black Queers (Centre closed during) 4-8 Centre open 4-6 Decolonise Choir (details TBC) 6:30-8 Bi The Way (50+ Social) On Mondays and Tuesdays we are closed to the public unless you're attending an event. More about accessibility at the Centre See our full events programme Win a £20 voucher 🎁 Have you visited the Centre or attended an event? We'd love to hear what you think! By filling out our feedback form, you'll be in with a chance of winning a £20 high street voucher. The next draw will take place in early November. Feedback here Support the Centre with a donation 🏳️‍🌈  If you want to keep supporting our work gifting a monthly donation! By giving as little as £5 per month, you can ensure we continue being a welcoming place for London's LGBTQ+ community. Donate to the Centre How to find us Our address is 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, London SE1 9JH. Click here to find us on Google Maps Click here to plan your journey on Citymapper   Lots of love,  The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre team x

Social Mobility in the Workplace Conference | Hear from the Social Mobility Commission | 15 Oct 24 | London

 Last chance to join employers from across the country in London | Update your equality, diversity, and inclusion strategy to include social mobility | Hear from the Social Mobility Commission on its latest State of the Nation Report 2024

Social Mobility in the Workplace Conference | Tuesday 15th October 2024 | 09:30 - 15:15 | IStructE, London

Dear Jean-Francois,

Join employers from across the public, private and voluntary sectors at Westminster Insight’s timely annual Social Mobility in the Workplace Conference taking place next week in central London.

Upward social mobility is a critical component of any workplace equality, diversity, and inclusion strategy. It also unlocks talent to helps to ensure the success of your organisation. What do we mean by social mobility, and how can we clearly define it, to engage with it fully: from recruitment, to promotion, to leadership opportunities?

The Social Mobility Commission recommendations from the latest State of the Nation 2024 report and solutions to map and target local needs. We will hear an invaluable insight from Kobi Rahman, Senior Vice President of Citi on his personal journey, and how upward social mobility was made possible through employment.

Hear from Mark Cheeseman OBE, Social Mobility Champion at the Cabinet Office, who will share award-winning strategies for designing social mobility programmes.

You will hear an in-depth, inspiring, and interesting mix of expert panel sessions and award-winning case studies from top Social Mobility Index organisations. Understand the link between social mobility and intersectionality, and how to create pathways for progression for those across different groups. Learn how to collect data and what data you need to gather to drive social mobility through interventions and policies. We will share critical insights on long range social mobility; the impact it has economy-wide; and what more can be done to improve social mobility through, and in, employment. We will examine the crucial role of mentoring, and reverse mentoring, to break down barriers and empower employees from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Don’t miss the chance to network with colleagues, peers, and experts from a range of organisations across the public and private, and voluntary sectors. Take away useful new ideas to make your organisation more socio-economically diverse.


Confirmed Speakers:

• Chair: Dr Louise Ashley, Associate Professor and IHSS Fellow, Queen Mary University of London
• Laura Bruce, Deputy Director of Stakeholder Management and External Affairs, Social Mobility Commission
• Mark Cheeseman OBE, Social Mobility Champion at the Cabinet Office
• Sarah Atkinson, CEO, Social Mobility Foundation
• Kobi Rahman, Senior Vice President, Citi
• Monica Stancu, Senior Diversity Inclusion and Wellbeing Manager, Lloyds
• Associate Professor Sumeetra Ramakrishnan, Race Equality Steering Group Member, University of Surrey
• Grace Osborne, Senior Social Mobility Manager, Browne Jacobson, Browne Jacobson is 2nd on the 2023 Employer Index of the top 75 Employers in the UK
• Margaret Ekpo, Business Transformation Specialist, PA Consulting Margaret won the 2022 Social Mobility Award for Mentor of the Year
• Claire Maton, Head of Employability Programmes, Sutton Trust

Key Points:

• Career progression and breaking the ‘class’ ceiling
• Intersectionality and multiple barriers to upward mobility
• Embedding mobility enhancing practices into your organisation
• Using data to improve the utility of social mobility programmes
• Getting a leadership buy-in and top-down commitment to social mobility
• Putting social mobility at the heart of your EDI strategy

* View Agenda <https://www.westminsterinsight.com/events/social-mobility-in-the-workplace/?booking_code=email7T-4183680>
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Venue Details and Access

In-person – This conference will take place at the Institution of Structural Engineers, Bastwick Street, London EC1V 3PS. Attend in person to network, build relationships and learn from your peers.

* Discounts available

• Please email us for group bookings - info@westminsterinsight.com
• Pay online by credit card and receive 10% off (This will be automatically applied when you book online).

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Westminster Insight
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