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Join one of our webinars, events or networking sessions to support yourself, your organisation or social enterprise! We have several workshops scheduled for the coming months that you may wish to attend:
17th June: Action Learning Group: What does it mean to be an organisation leader
28th June: Legal aspects of a case under the Windrush Compensation Scheme
2nd July: Social Housing Drop-Ins for Disabled Racialised Council Tenants
9th July: Bid writing cafe with our teams form BSWN and Voscur
23rd July: Meet the Funders Event in Weston Super Mare
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ActiFest in partnership with Windrush Caribbean Film Festival is proudly rooted in the spirit of grassroots activism. Join on the 28th of June for an inspiring afternoon of rebel film screenings, radical panel discussions, and rebellious art.
From the Bristol Bus Boycott and the toppling of Colston's statue to Carnival and commemorating iconic Black Britons, ActiFest will celebrate Black excellence, resistance, and resilience. £5 tickets which you can book using the link below.
Have your say: What Could Culture Look Like in the West of England?
Citizens for Culture are inviting people from the West of England to submit proposals for evidence to be presented at the Citizens’ Assembly for Culture in Autumn 2025. Individuals, artists, and organisations across the region are encouraged to contribute proposals to help shape the future of culture in the West of England.
They welcome evidence in various forms to ensure the Assembly reflects the diverse voices and needs of local communities. This is your opportunity to share your insights, experiences, and creative ideas. Deadline 3rd July.
To celebrate 60 years of the Race Relations Act 1965 and its legacy, Designs4Change invites emerging and established creatives aged 18+to submit bold artwork celebrating and reflecting on themes of racial justice, protest & progress until the 4th of July.
Ten winning designs will be chosen and featured across a national digital network including digital screens at bus stops, shopping malls and train stations , and there is a cash prize of £250 alongside numerous other prizes. Designs4Change is powered by Curiosity Un(Ltd) and Bauer Media Outdoor.
Cables & Cameras presents their fifth annual Inspired film event, Inspired25, a vibrant community film culture experience dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge and legendary filmmakers of colour.
The event will take place at the Cube Microplex in Bristol on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. Inspired25 offers a dynamic program with feature films, talks, short films and DJ sets, creating an essential space for connection, discovery and dialogue within the vibrant POC film ecosystem.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FREE LEGAL ADVICE?
If you do not qualify for legal aid, a solicitor may be able to take on your case as part of their pro bono work.
Pro bono work is free legal help for people who cannot afford to pay for legal services and do not qualify for legal aid. Solicitors work pro bono to help make sure everyone has access to justice when they need it. Pro bono work is voluntary and there’s no obligation to do it, although many solicitors choose to.
FINDING A PRO BONO LAWYER
LawWorks is a charity which connects lawyers with people who cannot get legal aid. It can provide free advice on issues such as:
debt
welfare rights
housing matters
employment law
consumer disputes
You’ll need to make an appointment to see a lawyer at one of LawWorks’ legal advice clinics. legal advice clinic near you
You might have to pay legal costs if you lose your case and the other party has been given professional legal help. you should discuss what costs you might have to pay with your lawyer before they start work on your case.
OTHER SOURCES OF FREE LEGAL HELP
Support Through Court is a charity which can help you if you have to go to court without a lawyer. It can:
explain how the court works
help you with forms and any documents you might need in court
help you plan what you want to say in court
provide someone to go to court with you for support
discuss settling issues without going to court
provide details of other specialist advice agencies
AdviceNow is an online advice resource run by the charity Law for Life: the Foundation for Public Legal Education.
It has practical information about your rights and the law in England and Wales on subjects such as:
going to court
employment
consumer affairs
health and social care
crime and police
housing and homelessness