Photo courtesy of unsplash.com In the UK’s current education system, it is not compulsory for schools to educate secondary students on the British Empire/British colonialism or the British involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. The issue here is that many students will lack knowledge on the truth behind the British Empire and the damages of … Continued
Image from Unsplash Every year, 60,000 babies are born premature in the UK, making up 38% of babies requiring admission to specialist Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). For premature babies, and babies born at term with health complications, it can be days, weeks or even months before they are able to come home. This often … Continued
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which recognises the victims of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre, when demonstrators peacefully protesting against apartheid were killed. As well as commemoration and remembrance, this day encourages us all to reflect on how we are working to combat racial discrimination and injustice in our societies. … Continued
Phoenix Song is a project designed by and for Trans and Non-Binary people living in the South West of England. The project, established in late 2019, provides a therapeutic community space to support the exploration of voice as a Trans or Non-Binary person. The group is supported by three committee members, all from the Trans … Continued
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded a grant of £450,000, over 5-years, from The National Lottery Community Fund for our LGBTQ+ Voice and Influence project. This funding will allow us to develop and deliver a series of actions and projects which reflect the needs of the LGBTQ+ communities in the South and … Continued
As a wheelchair user and assistance dog owner, I understand the anxiety of going somewhere new. Will I be able to get in? Will the customer service be accommodating? Will people help me and my dog? These fears used to stop me from going out independently, causing me to miss out on so much in … Continued
The Diversity Trust echos concern expressed by fellow LGBTQ+-led organisations supporting the community regarding the recently released draft guidance for consultation surrounding school and college policy towards gender questioning children. Firstly, we would like to emphasise calls by the LGBTQ+ equalities sector that this is only draft non-statutory guidance, and changes will not be … Continued
Explore roles at MI6 and discover a career full of opportunity At MI6, our mission is to protect the UK from overseas threats. We work secretly around the world, so it’s fair to say our business needs are quite unique. It’s why we rely on our Business Support Officers (BSOs) to assist our operational and … Continued
As we start 2024, we have so much progress to reflect on, we have so much to celebrate, our networks and impact are increasing. We’ve been able to work with more and more amazing groups and organisations to share knowledge and create social change. Despite such incredible advances, there is consistent rhetoric, in the … Continued
Our winter newsletter is packed full of useful information, and lots of dates for your diary, to keep you informed and up-to-date on all the latest updates. We hope your year has got off to a really good start, as we work harder than ever to influence social change, for a fairer and safer society … Continued