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Want to support the efforts to make our sector more sustainable? You can do so by joining our team!
As our Growth and Sustainability Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of fundraising, growth, and sustainability support for Black and Racially Minoritised (BRM) community organisations, movements and social enterprises across the South West. Working in this role provides an opportunity to create lasting impact across an ambitious, values-driven regional programme.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to mina@bswn.org.uk by Monday 1st December 2025 at 12.00pm.
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:
Our upcoming events:
26th November: Directors' Briefing Session 3
3rd December: From Legacy to Future: BSWN’s AGM and 25th Anniversary
10th December: Our Rights, Our Power: Making Human Rights Work for Everyone
Join Black South West Network (BSWN) as we mark our 25th anniversary alongside the 60th anniversary of the UK’s first Race Relations Act. Hosted at the Bristol Beacon, this year’s AGM brings together community leaders, policymakers, funders, and academics to reflect on the unfinished business of racial justice.
Featuring keynote speakers, artistic contributions, and two panels (including From 1965 to 2025: Race Relations in an Age of Global Unravelling) the event will explore how racism has evolved, how communities are leading change, and what systemic transformation is needed for the next 60 years.
Local jobs, events, and opportunities
CHAIR OF TRUSTEES OPPORTUNITY AT QUARTET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Quartet Community Foundation is seeking a new chair of trustees to lead its dynamic and committed Board. Trustees on Quartet’s Board actively contribute to setting the strategic direction of Quartet, helping to advise and run the organisation. As Chair of Trustees, you will work with other members of the Board to form an effective, accountable governing body which provides leadership and support for the dedicated team in delivering Quartet’s strategic plan.
OPERATIONS MANAGER JOB OPPORTUNITY AT POWER TOWN
Power Town CIC is a Black-led community arts organisation based in St Paul’s, whose mission is to create opportunities for young people and vulnerable adults to access, participate in and lead within the arts. In this role, you will ensure the organisation runs smoothly day-to-day, its governance is strong, and its income generation and funding opportunities are well managed.
Working closely with the CEO, board of directors, and external partners, the postholder will coordinate operations, financial tracking, and organisational development to help Power Town move to the next level of impact and sustainability.
The Undershed are looking for people with little or no experience of ADHD to take part in the piece Impulse and to then participate in some short feedback questionnaires as part of an impact study. The research aims to understand if behavioural change will take place towards people with ADHD after experiencing the piece.
The whole experience will take no more than 90 minutes, and participants will be given a £20 voucher and free entry to the piece.
Culturally Appropriate Counsellors Wanted
Are you a qualified counsellor passionate about making a difference in diverse communities? Plymouth and Devon Race Equality Council are looking for people to help support individuals from Black and Minoritised communities living in Plymouth.
They are hoping to attract counsellors with lived experience or experience of working with people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, however training will be provided. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering initiative that places cultural understanding at the heart of mental health support. Closing date 30th October 2025.
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