METRO Charity

We are recruiting for a Deputy Chair for our Board of Trustees! Please share this with your networks. This voluntary role is a fantastic opportunity to bring expertise and passion to an equality, diversity and inclusion services charity working in London and south-east England. Though the successful applicant will join as Deputy Chair, the intention is that they will assume the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees in the summer of 2025.

The holidays can be hard work. Whether you're in a stressful, non-affirming environment, or experiencing grief and/or isolation, the festive season can bring up a lot of emotions. Whatever you're going through, remember to take time for yourself, and to practice self-love, and compassion where you can. If you need support, be sure to reach out. You are not alone. We have a list of helplines where you can reach out for support on our website: https://buff.ly/4iOnox2 Find out about our full range of mental health support services here ⬇️ buff.ly/3YqRWdb

Greenwich Giving is launched! 🎉 We were delighted to support the launch of this fantastic new local giving scheme, where guests from across the Royal Borough of Greenwich came together to network, donate and find out how they can support this initiative. ✨ Attendees could contribute and claim items on the Giving Wall, which was full of pledges and in-kind donations to support local organisations; including volunteer hours, free experiences, and free use of spaces. 💜 A big thank you to each of the speakers, who delivered impactful speeches: 🎤 Counsellor Jit Ranabhat, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich 🎤 Saboohi Bukhari from London Funders 🎤 Pamela Franklin from Caribbean Social Forum 🎤 Sophie Nicol from Woolwich Creative Club Refreshments were provided by the fantastic Deluscious Catering Deluscious Catering, free beers donated from Heineken, and free fabulous tote bags, donated by Knight Dragon, who also kindly hosted the event at their venue! 🍻🍽️ Interested in supporting Greenwich Giving? Then visit https://buff.ly/4iGHaus

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual METRO G-HIVE Conference at METRO Woolwich! The afternoon included an impactful keynote speech ''Optimal'... not Perfect' from Dr Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, and updates from our Andrew Kerr highlighting the G-HIVE’s work to date, and outlining priorities for 2025. Attendees also fed back about the benefits and impact our programme has had for them directly. Interested in coming along to a future conference or free training? If you're a voluntary, community or faith-based organisation either within, or servicing the Royal Borough of Greenwich, sign up to METRO GAVS today! 💻 https://buff.ly/3W8QLjl ☎️ 020 8305 5000

Join the team! 📣 New role working across the charity with a focus on promoting our sexual and reproductive healthcare work in Hertfordshire. The successful applicant will have experience in digital channels, content generation and copywriting, as well as leveraging these to influence our external stakeholders. £25,749 per annum, pro rata. Part-time role for 21 hours (three days) per week, fixed term for 12 months with the possibility of extension. duration of 1 year. Apply here! 👇 https://buff.ly/3xmXH06

Discover the perfect space for your next event! Our New Cross office is just a 5-minute train ride from central London. Whether you're planning a conference, counselling session, meeting, or special event, we offer a variety of rooms to suit your needs. For more information on our room options and pricing, please contact us at rooms@metrocharity.org.uk. #VenueHire #Events #RoomHire

If you’re a Black Londoner, our partners, Do It London, want your input on HIV prevention services. Your input in this survey will help provide a better understanding of the HIV prevention needs of Black heritage communities in London. The survey only takes 10 minutes, and you could win vouchers up to £100! Take part today: https://buff.ly/3ZjfrXG Please also share this with your networks.

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that our film, 'Care & Loss,' is competing in this year's Charity Film Awards 🏆 The film aims to understand more about end-of-life experiences through an LGBTQ+ lens to inform care within hospices and other care settings. The film features people who were interviewed about their experiences of supporting a loved one who was dying, including partners and friends within the LGBTQ+ community in London. We would be incredibly grateful if you could support us by casting your vote for 'Care & Loss' here 🗳️ https://buff.ly/3ZM3DPg Thank you for your support! The film was commissioned by Community Hospice and produced by METRO Charity.

Check when we are open throughout the festive period! 🗓️🎄 Over the holidays, some of our services may be temporarily closed, or operating at reduced capacity. If you're unsure when your service is open, please get in touch with your main contact at METRO! ✉️☎️ If you're enquiring about a service or want to get in touch, please drop us an email, and we will get back to you as soon as possible in the New Year!

Every step and pound counts! 👣💷 Today's throwback is to RED RUN London! 🔙 The joy and sense of community was strong in Victoria Park, where over 2,000 people came together to raise over £223,000 for 31 incredible HIV charities! ✨ A special shout out to our 2024 superheroes, who raised over £4,000 for our hardship fund! ❤️ Want to run/walk/roll/strut or sashay and fundraise for Team METRO next year? Then we would love to hear from you! Email events@metrocharity.org.uk to express interest! ✉️🏃♂️