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75 Years Since Windrush

June 22nd marks 75 years since the arrival of MV Empire Windrush ship docking at Tilbury, bringing immigrants from the Caribbean and significantly impacting the United Kingdom socially, economically and politically. Find events to commemorate at the link below: Windrush 75 events across England – Churches Together in England (cte.org.uk)

Southwark Cathedral Commemorates Windrush

Southwark Cathedral is hosting this national commemoration on Thursday 22 June at 2pm. A live stream of the service will be available online. Windrush 75 – Remembering the struggle, celebrating the contribution and flourishing for the future: A Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Southwark Cathedral at 2pm on Thursday...

Finding Homes for Black Children in Care

An evening with Dr Pearl Jarrett Throughout June, Home for Good are hosting a series of evenings with Dr Pearl Jarrett – multi-award winning businesswoman, philanthropist, speaker, actor, singer on unpacking racial disparity in the care system and exploring what local church communities can do to seek justice and find...

Windrush Compensation Scheme: what next?

Free Webinar This event will look at the weaknesses of the scheme (set up by government in the wake of the Windrush scandal under Theresa May's government), and what actions have been taken by individuals and groups to reform it and ensure that Claimants receive the compensation to which they...

CARJ Summer Webinar: Video

The Changing Face of Britain – A Brief History 1945-2023 Saturday 27th May 2023 This is the first of the six summer 23 webinars, The Changing Face of Britain – A Brief History 1945-2023 - was recorded Saturday 27th May. Contains discussion on the Windrush and migrations from the Caribbean,...

June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month

The organisation, Friends Families and Travellers has prepared resources for teaching and schools and to mark June as Gypsy, Roma and Travellers history month. You can find this year’s Brochure, Education Pack, Digital Engagement Pack, Maps and ‘Stickers’, and social media templates here: link The Digital Engagement Pack will help provide...

CAFOD Vacancy: Education Marketing Coordinator

Maternity Cover- Closing Date: 21 May 2023 Work Pattern: Full Time (Hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of your time in the London Office) CAFOD is looking for an Education Marketing Coordinator who will be responsible for leading CAFOD’s approach and strategy in promoting CAFOD’s work and resources to...