People/communities experiencing racial inequalities

Disability and Development Partners (DDP) has been working with partners in least developed countries for over 30 years, facilitating positive change for marginalized communities. The Voices of Resilience project, developed in response to a 2023 survey by Rainbow Disability Nepal (RDN), addresses the struggles faced by queer disabled people in Kathmandu. The survey revealed that these individuals face challenges in establishing a recognised social identity, compounded by stigma and discrimination that limits their social, emotional, and economic opportunities.

Voice4Change England’s (V4CE) Catalyst Regions programme offers free workshops and tailored one-to-one support for BME organisations.

The Catalyst Programme supports BME communities through free online and in-person workshops, tailored 121 support, resource sharing and signposting and networking opportunities.

Topics the programme can assist with:

The Home Office is now using a digital system - eVisas - to replace physical proof of immigration status. Greater Manchester Aid Unit (GMIAU) know that not everyone will have managed to access their eVisa, or may not be aware they need to, and that this may now be affecting their access to services, employment, benefits, and housing.

From the 9 January 2025, GMIAU is offering free support sessions to help people to access their eVisa. The sessions will run every Thursday until 27 March 2025, between 10am-3pm at GMIAU’s offices: 1 Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 4QS.

The Royal Literary Fund has worked with Communities First for several years, offering free workshops in writing skills, led by our professional writers. We also work with Recovery Colleges, the NHS, unions and the voluntary sector.