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
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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

Birmingham VCFSE Mini Race Impact Summit, 5 December 2022

Speakers:

Brian Carr, Chief Executive Officer, BVSC (Birmingham Voluntary Service Council)
Jagwant Johal, Secretary, BRIG (Birmingham Race Impact Group)
Alison Mohammed, Director of Services, Shelter
Mary Foulkes, Director, Equity, Inclusion and Culture, Shelter
Karl George MBE, Partner & Head of Governance, RSM
Sarah Vibert, CEO, NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations)

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Agenda:
VCFSE MRIS 05.12.22 Agenda

VCFSE MRIS 05.12.22 Video Recording Coming Soon!

Draft VCFSE MRIS Position Paper:
Draft VCFSE MRIS Position Paper 28.11.22

Meeting notes and papers

Meeting, 22 August 2022

Presentation

Video recording

Minutes

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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Cost of Living Report highlights harsh realities faced by Birmingham citizens and Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector challenges

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Peer Hearings: Young People, Criminal Justice & Community

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The Community Development Practice Hub

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