The Ubele Initiative

We caught up with Margaret Jummy Taribo from Parentskills2GO CIC at last year's Locality Convention. Check out what she had to say! Margaret Jummy Taribo is a visionary leader and the driving force behind ParentSkills2Go - an organisation within Agbero 2100. PS2GO is a Community Interest Company dedicated to enriching the lives of families. With over two decades of unwavering commitment to community service across Southwark and neighbouring areas, Margaret's extensive experience spans a multitude of roles, including Community Involvement Officer, Parent Development Coordinator, and Family Learning Coordinator, among others. Last year, Ubele supported over 32 community leaders from our network to attend the Locality Convention 24'. It was great to connect with so many colleagues from across the country and to see our network actively engaging in networking opportunities. Agbero 2100 is a strategic intervention within ‘systems design’ to support leaders from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across England to sustainably own and/or manage community assets.

Candice James BEM Director at Max Roach LCC reflects on her transformative journey with The Black Systemic Safety Fund through The Safety Group, a partnership initiative aimed at enhancing safety for Black and minoritised communities in Lambeth and Southwark. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e9FiirCv

In June 2024, our founder Yvonne Field OBE, joined Ashley McCaul CEO of ThinkForward UK and Christopher Murray, CEO of the Young Brent Foundation at an Impetus - Backing the best Leadership Academy Panel titled 'From Non-Racism to Anti-Racism,' discussing the difference between non-racism and anti-racism, why it is not good enough to be merely ‘non-racist’ - and crucially how leaders can effectively embed anti-racism in their work.  Check out a short clip from the discussion below!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Flexible Finance Fund has received an additional £2m funding from Access – The Foundation for Social Investment! A partnership between Social Investment Business (SIB), Create Equity, and The Ubele Initiative, this blended fund aims to address the unique challenges faced by Black and racially minoritised led charities and social enterprises face in securing flexible, sustainable funding to drive their social impact in improving people’s lives or the environment they live in. The fund combines a flexible grant (up to 100% of the loan value) and a support loan coming from the Recovery Loan Fund. Find out more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/eN4MuFYb

Following the end of the Pathways to Economic Opportunities Programme (P2E), the report to assess this year’s programme is live! Funded by JPMorganChase through The London Community Foundation this programme was delivered by Action for Race Equality in partnership with The Ubele Initiative helping 13 organisations leverage £1.3M to deliver impact to over 7,500 beneficiaries! This 24-page report written by Karl Murray, is available to read at https://lnkd.in/erh-UGZd More information about the programme on the next slide. #EvaluationReporting #PathwaystoEconomicOpportunities #SocialInvestment #BlackandMinoritisedCommunities

✨ What an incredible day at the Capacity Building Conference: What 'Really' Works for Black and Asian Organisations! ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us at Lift Hub in Islington to explore innovative ways to help our organisations not just survive but thrive. 💪🏾 From inspiring good practice shared by leading Black, Asian, and minority ethnic-led organisations ,to funders’ insights, the room was buzzing with ideas and collaboration. 🚀 A huge shoutout to our partners, Action for Race Equality OLMEC , and Voice4Change England , for making this event possible. Together, we’re paving the way for sustainable growth and impact. 📸 Swipe through to relive the highlights! #CapacityBuilding #BlackExcellence #AsianExcellence #CommunityImpact #Innovation

Join us for hands-on learning and interactive workshops through the #CapacityBuilding Conference by national infrastructure orgs @Action for Race Equality, @Olmec, @The Ubele Initiative and @Voice4Change England! Featuring practical workshops which include: 👉AI for Capacity Building 👉Measuring Impact: What Really Works 👉Realigning Power Dynamics 👉Solutions for Small Teams Book your place now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZNM2fwK #SkillsDevelopment #CapacityBuilding

We are back with some of the latest events, funding and opportunities available across the Ubele-verse and our wider community! There’s something for everyone ✨ Make sure to come back next week for more.

The Ubele Initiative and Reos Partners collaborated with Impact on Urban Health (IoUH) to explore funding, power, & participatory grantmaking with Black communities in Lambeth & Southwark. Centered on the pressing issue of systemic safety, the Black Systemic Safety Fund brought together community leaders through a participatory social lab process. As we conclude this journey, we’re sharing six thought pieces capturing insights, experiences, and reflections from participants. In this first piece, Chris Dusu shares his perspective on the process, its challenges, and its transformative potential for addressing safety in racially minoritised communities. Stay tuned as we continue to uncover the stories behind this vital work. Read the full article here https://bit.ly/ChrisDusu

Join us next week for a unique opportunity to have your say on the Civil Society Covenant, an NCVO initiative designed to strengthen partnerships between government and civil society. Yvonne Field OBE Hon FRIBA, will be leading the session capturing community perspectives on the covenant’s core principles, feeding into a response coordinated by NCVO. Free sign up here: https://ow.ly/8Hc850UcHgn