VCFSE MRIS

On this page you'll find the minutes, presentations and resources relating to the Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector Mini Race Impact Summit (MRIS) Steering Group

Birmingham Race Impact Group (BRIG)

BRIG is a consortium of activists and academics who have worked for many years to promote racial justice in Birmingham
Subscribe to BRIG newsletter here
Visit https://www.wearebrig.co.uk/

Themed Mini Race Impact Summits (MRIS):

VCFSE MRIS is just one of the themed MRIS taking place and you can also join others.
MRIS in planning & contact details: https://www.wearebrig.co.uk/post/announcing-the-first-birmingham-race-impact-summit

Birmingham Race Impact Summit, 25 May 2022

Meeting notes and papers

Meeting, 22 August 2022

Presentation

Video recording

Minutes – Coming soon

Draft VCFSE MRIS Position Paper 22.08.22

Positive Action Across the City

Meeting, 28 April 2022

Video recording

Minutes

Presentation

Meeting, Thursday 3 March 2022

Minutes

Steering Group Meeting

Find Out More:

VCFSE MRIS - Contact [email protected]
BRIG – Visit https://www.wearebrig.co.uk/ Contact [email protected]
https://www.bvsc.org/news/keeping-race-on-the-agenda-the-call-for-change

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