Applications for the second year of the ROTA Community Research Partnership are now open.

We are seeking applications from those who wish to carry out research into the ways in which structural racism affects members of their communities. Our themes for 2025 are housing and  health and wellbeing.

Successful applicants will receive research training and support in developing and carrying out their projects, and be paid a stipend of £3,000 over the course of the partnership.

What has Brick by Brick been up to since last month’s blog?  

Quite a bit!  

Here’s the latest:  

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve shortlisted Expressions of Interest for our Advisory Group. The response has been incredible, and we want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who applied. This is just the beginning – there will be more opportunities to join us in shaping the future of housing justice.  

After a brief hiatus, our podcast, Talking About Race, will return this month with a new episode. 

We will be joined by guests Maymuna Osman from Migrants Organise and Lara Parizotto from the Migrants Democracy Project.

One year on from the tightening of the skilled worker visa, we will be exploring how narratives around migration have changed, or stayed the same, over a year which has seen a new government in the UK, a right-wing resurgence across the globe, and the racist riots last August.

Following episode 5 of the podcast, we will be hosting a learning event on the 24 April.

During this online event, you can hear more about the research that experts in the field are doing to uncover and address issues with narratives and perspectives on migration in the UK.

We are excited to be joined by Yashaswi Shetty, one of our RCRP partners from 2024, who will be discussing her research on the experiences of South Asian international students in the UK.

Our CEO Matthew Johnson will be among the guest speakers at Sedulous' first Knowledge Exchange event, bringing together community members, funders, institutional stakeholders and academics to explore The Power of Participatory Research.

Through thought-provoking keynotes, an engaging panel discussion and an interactive knowledge exchange session, we will unpack the value of participatory approaches, challenge conventional research models and discuss how we can collectively drive meaningful change.

Book your pass today and join our CEO Matthew Johnson, discussing Tackling ethnic health inequity together and networking for minoritised ethnic professionals.

The ConfedExpo takes place in Manchester Central on 11 - 12 June 2025.

Our CEO, Matthew Johnson will be at this years NHS ConfedExpo on 11-12 June,

CAHN are co-facilitating a UK-wide online workshop/discussion on improving Epilepsy outcomes for young Africans and Caribbeans using digital solutions, and need you or anyone you know to share your/their experiences as a young person with the lived experience of epilepsy, or as a carer of a young African or Caribbean person living with epilepsy.

The Digital Health Passport, developed by Tiny Medical Apps, is a free self-management app for children and young people with asthma and allergies and other conditions such as epilepsy.

Phase 2 is transitioning to the implementation stage where those insights will be integrated  into the design and development of the Digital Health Passport for Epilepsy to deliver the highest level of user experience and usability.

Are you a BAMER-led non-profit working with underrepresented communities in the UK?

Do you want to strengthen your operations, increase funding opportunities, and scale your impact?

AVOCADO+ Lite is a fully funded 8-week Executive Programme designed to equip small charities and social enterprises with the skills, strategies, and connections needed to build resilience and financial sustainability.

Programme Dates: 21st May – 9th July 2025 Format: Online (Zoom), 2 hours per week  Cost: FREE (Valued at £1,000, with only a £50 registration fee)

Yvonne Field OBE, Ubele’s Founder and CEO, has been inducted into the Charity Hall of Fame 2025 in the Changemakers category for her work in Justice and Equality!

The Charity Hall of Fame celebrates individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the UK’s charity sector, recognising leaders, activists, and visionaries whose work has driven lasting social change. Yvonne joins an esteemed group of inductees whose dedication has shaped policies, strengthened communities, and championed equity.

Join us in congratulating Yvonne!

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