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NURTURE BOARDROOM DIVERSITY
 
 


Welcome to another edition of the BeOnBoard newsletter. With Easter behind us and Eid ahead, April has been a busy month of major religious festivals and also a time of remembrance. 22nd April marked the anniversary of Stephen Lawrence’s murder in an unprovoked racist attack 29 years ago which is now Stephen Lawrence Day, a day to reflect on the part we all play in creating a society in which everyone can flourish. It's also National Stress Awareness and National Autism Month. All these events represent a fantastic opportunity for individuals and organisations to embrace and to celebrate inclusion. In this spirit, through recruitment, training and consultancy, BeOnBoard continues to support aspiring talent from under-represented backgrounds and organisations so that they can confidently lead with diversity.

So, at a time when the country's leadership is looking questionable, and with a referendum about our City Mayor on May 5th, now is always the best time for you to lead by example and do the right thing. No matter where you are on your journey towards inclusion, read on to find out how BeOnBoard can support you to move your good intentions for ED&I into meaningful action.
EQUITY IN CANCER


As an ally and supporter of our work we would like to invite you to Talking Equity In Cancer Outcomes. In partnership with Penny Brohn UK, BeOnBoard is looking to consult with 15 people from under-represented communities who have been touched by cancer. This could be either as a survivor, as a career, as a family member or someone who works in the health sector. On the day you will meet the Penny Brohn UK team, explore their magical gardens, enjoy a relaxing wellbeing session as well as lunch. Also, there will be opportunities for you to share your thoughts and feelings on what can be done to improve outcomes for under-represented communities touched by cancer. For selected attendees we offer stipends of £100 to each participant and we will cover the cost of travel or arrange a taxi for you. 

To express your interest please complete our application form or email together@beonboard.co.uk by May 12th or click the button below
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
 
BABBASA MIXER
 

Wednesday 11th May - 5.30pm

To help nurture diversity BeOnBoard has teamed with Babbasa and Stepping Up to launch the Equal Opportunity Ambassador scheme. Whether your an aspiring leader or an organisation that values diversity, on May 11th join us for an informative and empowering evening of networking and nibbles where you will:

  • Hear about Our City 2030 vision and how you can get involved.
  • Hear from our Trailblazers and other partner networks in attendance (BeOnBoard, Black Professionals Network, Stepping Up)
  • Peer network with Babbasa Trailblazers and Equal Opportunity Ambassadors and other professionals from across Bristol in a relaxed and friendly environment.
BOOK TICKETS
 
IN TRUSTEES WE TRUST
 

As part of BeOnBoards mission to diversify the Boardrooms for good we have teamed up with 3SG and B in Bath to jointly deliver an insightful session that will look at diversity from the perspective of the new trustee' It will explore what organisations can do to create a culture of belonging that welcomes and embraces difference, diversity of thought and lived experience to help Trustees thrive.

The next edition of In Trustees We Trust will take place during National Volunteers Week in June 2022, date TBC.
RESERVE MY PLACE
 
ACCELERATE
 


To help businesses move their good intentions on diversity and inclusion into meaningful actions BeOnBoard has teamed up with Accelerate to support businesses in North Somerset to drive equality and embrace diversity within the workplace. This free session will explore a range of ways to evaluate your board, identify skills gaps and make sure your recruitment process is more inclusive. 
FIND OUT MORE & REGISTER
 
DIVERSITY DATES
 
YOU DECIDE: HOW WILL WE RUN THE CITY?

Thursday 28 April
5.30 to 7.30pm
City Academy
Russell Town Avenue

What’s the referendum all about? You’ve had a polling card in the post, but what difference will your vote really make? Eastside Community Trust, the Bristol Cable and Bristol Ideas are creating a space for people to come together, ask questions about how the referendum result will impact our lives in the city, and debate the wider issues at stake.
 
Black and Minoritised Governor’s Network Launch

Tuesday 26th April
7pm - 9pm
City Academy
Russell Town Avenue

If you are a Black or minoritised school governor (or trustee/ councillor of an academy) or clerk to a governing board and would like to meet others in the same role, this event is for you! The launch is a chance to celebrate your achievements and come together to discuss the challenges. Book by emailing gds@bristol.gov.uk with your name and school.
 
GOLDEN KEY LEARNING CONFERENCE

Thursday 28th April
9.30am - 4pm
Bristol Beacon

Golden Key works to improve services for people facing multiple disadvantage. At their Learning Conference they'll be discussing how individuals can change the system and looking more closely at the importance of co-production with people with lived experience and equality, diversity and inclusion.

Book your spot
 
RAMADAN
April 2nd - May 2nd 

Celebrated by 1.9 Billion Muslims across the world, BeOnBoard would like to wish all of our Muslim brothers and sisters Ramadan Mubarak. This year, the holy month of Ramadan is from April 2nd to May 1st. This is then followed by Eid al-Fitr,  which translates as ‘the feast of breaking the fast’, which marks the end of Ramadan. For organisations that are serious about inclusion, our team has put together 3 top tips on what you can do to embrace Ramadan. 
 
Its Stress Awareness Month

APRIL 1st - April 30th

Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. This year's theme is “Community”. 
 
Autism Awareness Month

April sees both World Autism Acceptance Week internationally and in the US Autism Acceptance Month runs throughout the whole of April. Therefore, this month is dedicated to improving the acceptance of autistic people by raising awareness of the signs, symptoms and realities of autism.
OPPORTUNITIES
CITIZENS ADVICE BRISTOL 

Join the Board of Trustees

Would you like to give back to your local community and help Citizens Advice Bristol to support Bristolians? We are looking for new Trustees who can commit to help with the strategic development of the organisation at a crucial period of change... could you be one of them?

Find out more
 
Bristol Hospitality Network

BHN is looking for two new trustees to join its board of trustees. Could you be their new Treasurer or Chair?

BHN would love to hear from you if you are interested. For an informal chat about the role, please don't hesitate to email contact@bhn.org.uk. 

Find out more
 
OPENING DOORS

Join the Board of Trustees

Opening Doors is the only national charity dedicated to connecting LGBTQ+ people over 50 with activities, events, support and information and are currently seeking three people to fill vacancies on its Board of Trustees. In particular, they are looking for a Treasurer and people with experience in HR and national charity management.

Find out more
 
 
GET ON BOARD 

To join our adventures in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

Get in touch if your organisation is looking to promote a role or to find out more about our services
GET IN TOUCH

Click on the button below to contact us if you're an aspiring leader looking to register with us as a candidate.
BECOME A CANDIDATE 
 

Kind regards,

William Sherwood

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Office & Administration Executive
BeOnBoard - Delivering on Diversity
bill.sherwood@beonboard.co.uk
 


 

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