Ten members from the Diocese of Gloucester joined representatives from all six dioceses in the West Midlands for the West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative (WMRJI) two-day retreat on 16 and
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South Asian Heritage Month 2025
For South Asian Heritage Month (from 18 July to 17 August 2025), and in keeping with this year’s theme ‘Roots to Routes’, the West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative shares a
Rising Stars project builds confidence and well-being among students
The Rising Stars project at All Saints’ Academy is helping young people grow in confidence and improve physical and mental well-being. Run by Lives of Colour, the project offers after-school
Refugee Week 2025: Community as a superpower
This year’s Refugee Week, from 16 to 22 June 2025, invites us to reflect on Community as a Superpower – a theme that highlights the strength and resilience of those seeking sanctuary.
Racial justice micro-grant for Lives of Colour
Gloucestershire based charity Lives of Colour has received funding through the West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative pilot micro-grant scheme, in support of their education projects at All Saints’ Academy and the wider community.
West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative welcomes two diocesan board members
The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative has recently appointed two new board members from the Diocese of Gloucester, Ann Sargent and Alexandra Dyer. The Revd Canon Ann Sargent is Diocesan
West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative announces new Co-Directors
The West Midlands Regional Racial Justice Board has announced the appointment of the Revd Canon Douglas Machiridza and the Revd Dr Sarah Hayes as the new interim Co-Directors of the
Progress on the Racial Justice Microgrant scheme
The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative has shared updates on the Racial Justice Microgrant Scheme which supports racial justice projects. Currently, the scheme is in its trial phase, running until
