Reports Brighton and Hove Brighton and Hove Brighton and Hove Brighton and Hove Adult Social Care (July, 2026) Adult social care: A rapid review of racialised community voices in Brighton and Hove Read the report here. Adult Social Care and Transition (July, 2026) A snapshot of key themes affecting adult social care and transition for racialised communities Read the report here. Decision makers (September, 2025) A report outlining how CVG works for Decision makers in the Council and NHS Read the report here. Community Voices (October, 2024) Community Voices Group (CVG) is a community forum set up to address inequalities experienced by people of colour in Brighton and Hove. It is led by Bridging Change in partnership with the Hanlgeton and Knoll Project and Sussex Interpreting Service Read the report here. Bridging Change NHS Workshop (November, 2023) Bridging Change was awarded a grant by NHS Sussex to deliver a face-to-face, 2.5-hour workshop in November 2023 with racialised minority communities based in Brighton and Hove. The event's aims were two-fold: to close the community engagement loop by feeding back to communities and to engage with the local communities. Read the report here. Vaccine Equity Project (June, 2022) A report providing a snapshot of 20 people who identified as Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic and who were able to share their experience of COVID-19 vaccines. Read the Vaccine Equity Project report here. My Life in Brighton A series of facilitated coffee mornings that, encouraged Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic people to discuss their experience of living and working in Brighton and Hove. Read the My Life in Brighton report here. Key themes affecting adult social care in relation to unpaid carers for racialised communities (August, 2026) Adult social care: This rapid review draws on group discussions, focus groups and individual conversations, understanding community experiences and concerns relating to unpaid care within Black and racialised minorities communities in Brighton and Hove Read the report here. Read the report here. Standing Together- Anti-racism (June, 2026) A rapid review based on conversations within racialised communities in Brighton and Hove Read the report here. Men's Health Survey Report (January, 2025) Bridging Change conducted a men’s health survey with the Communities Health Inequalities Programme (CHIP). The survey began with demographic questions and then followed with questions on access to GPs and dentists, mental and physical health, medication, exercise, eating habits, and community interventions. Read the report here. Healthwatch report on digital technology among ethnic minority elders (May, 2024) Bridging Change was involved in research in partnership with Healthwatch Brighton and Hove on ‘Understanding the use and attitudes of digital technology among ethnic minority elders in Brighton and Hove’. Bridging Change recruited and facilitated interviews and focus groups and aided with the development of the topic guide. The research was funded by the NIHR Clinical Research Network in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Read report here . Emergency Food Access Project (March, 2023) This study describes the experiences of a small cohort of Black racialised minority (BRM) people in Brighton and Hove, who are accessing food provision in the city. Read the Emergency Food Access Research Project report here. The NHS, COVID – 19 and Lockdown: The Black, Asian, Minoritised Ethnic and Refugee Experience in Brighton and Hove (September, 2020) In July 2020, Trust for Developing Communities and five partners: Sussex Interpreting Services, Hangleton & Knoll Project, Voices in Exile, Network of International Women and Fresh Youth Perspectives, surveyed 310 people from Black, Asian, minoritised ethnic, refugee and migrant communities in Brighton and Hove to find out about their experiences of the NHS, Covid-19 and lockdown. Dr Anusree Biswas Sasidharan led the research which was funded by Sussex NHS Commissioners. Read the report here. Sussex Sussex Sussex Sussex Sussex Bay Report (May, 2025) In this report, Bridging Change aimed to understand the priorities and issues that respondents faced around the coast. We gather views on a personal and collective level and also consider the wider concerns raised around accessibility, exclusion and overcrowding. Read report here. Reaching Out: growing our understanding of the researched (December, 2022) In 2022, Bridging Change conducted two, in person, workshops for Black Asian and minoritised ethnic leaders and individuals in Brighton and Hove. The workshops aimed to capture their experience of health and social care research including challenges, barriers and the benefits of working in partnership with researchers. Read the report here. Reaching Out: building relationships to increase research impact (December, 2021) Since mid-2020, Bridging Change has been working with National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) partners in the southeast of England, along with community groups serving Black, Asian and minoritised communities. This led to the development of an online ‘Reaching Out’ event in June 2021. Read the report here. VCSE and NHS Sussex Workshop Report (September, 2024) This report represents four workshops run across Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex (Chichester and Bognor Regis) with Black and racialised minority individuals and groups. It allowed NHS Sussex to meet with local communities to explain some of the insights they have gathered over the last three years and the opportunity to hear about some of the issues, concerns, challenges and barriers that Black and racialised minorities faced. Read report here. Adur and Worthing Councils Minority Communities Engagement Report (May, 2022) This report was produced on behalf of Adur and Worthing Council as a part of the Contain Outbreak Management Fund. It represents a snapshot of the lives of minoritised ethnic respondents who engaged with this project within a relatively short time span and before the 2021 census. The individuals and groups taking part were keen to share their stories, ideas and frustrations. It provides suggestions of processes of future engagement and ideas generated by the community we spoke to. Read the report here. Coming soon Coming soon Coming soon Coming soon Women's Mosque Survey Report This survey was involved with... and aimed to understand women's views and perspectives at the Mosque around GP services, their accessibility, access to different forms of health information, and areas that respondents found particularly helpful.

Events Upcoming events September October November Gather and Grow (50+) Programme Date: Tuesday, 1st of September (monthly) Time: 12:30-15:30 Venue: Leach Court, Park Street, Kemp Town, Brighton, BN2 0DE Our monthly sessions (for 50+) continue at Leach Court. A chance to connect and build friendships. Interested? Please contact community@bridgingchange.co.uk Rooted in Wellbeing Programme Date: Thursday, 10th of September (monthly) Time: 11:00-14:00 Venue: Plot 22 As part of the Climate for Communities programme, this monthly wellness session will be outside at Plot 22 with an opportunity to connect with nature and get support. Interested? Please contact: riw@bridgingchange.co.uk Community Voices Group: Annual Feedback meeting Programme Date: Tuesday, 15th of September Time: 18:00-19:30 Venue: Online (Zoom) Our annual feedback meeting to help decide future topics and improve CVG. Interested? Please contact hello@bridgingchange.co.uk Our Seaside, Our Community Programme Date: Wednesday, 23rd of September Time: 11:00-15:00 (two sessions) Venue: Hove Lawns by the beach Join us for an inclusive day with a beach clean and talks about the climate. Interested? Please contact projects@bridgingchange.co.uk Training Programme Date: Thursday, 24th of September Time: 10:30-12:30 Venue: Online (Zoom ) Training to evaluate, manage and overcome challenges in developing partnerships. Interested? Please contact development@bridgingchange.co.uk Gardening Session Programme Date: Thursday, 24th of September Time: 11:00-14:00 Venue: Plot 22 An outdoors session with the opportunity to learn more about nature and mindfull gardening Interested? Please contact projects@bridgingchange.co.uk Update coming soon Stronger & Healthier Together Programme Date: Tuesday, 6th of October Time: 11:00-15:00 Venue: Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF Part of Ageing Well festival where racialised communities in Brighton and Hove can meet B&H City Council Adult Social Care and services aimed at supporting adults. We'll also have fun and free activities such as hand massages, yoga and art! Interested? Please contact community@bridgingchange.co.uk Rooted in Wellbeing Programme Date: Thursday, 8th of October (monthly) Time: 11:00-15:00 Venue: Plot 22 Join us on Thursday for our monthly Rooted in Wellbeing drop in session. We offer a safe wellbeing space for social prescribing/ practical support and information & signposting Peer Wellbeing Group: 11-12:30 Social prescribing and peer support: 1-3 Interested? Please contact: riw@bridgingchange.co.uk Training Infrastructure Programme Date: Thursday, 20th of October Time: 2:30-4:30 Venue: Online (Zoom ) Training to evaluate, manage and overcome challenges in developing partnerships. Interested? Please contact development@bridgingchange.co.uk Gardening Session Programme Date: Thursday, 24th of September Time: 11:00-14:00 Venue: Plot 22 An outdoors session with the opportunity to learn more about nature and mindfull gardening Interested? Please contact projects@bridgingchange.co.uk

Reports Brighton and Hove Brighton and Hove Brighton and Hove Brighton and Hove Adult Social Care (July, 2026) Adult social care: A rapid review of racialised community voices in Brighton and Hove Read the report here. Standing Together- Anti-racism (June, 2026) A rapid review based on conversations within racialised communities in Brighton and Hove Read the report here. Men's Health Survey Report (January, 2025) Bridging Change conducted a men’s health survey with the Communities Health Inequalities Programme (CHIP). The survey began with demographic questions and then followed with questions on access to GPs and dentists, mental and physical health, medication, exercise, eating habits, and community interventions. Read the report here. Healthwatch report on digital technology among ethnic minority elders (May, 2024) Bridging Change was involved in research in partnership with Healthwatch Brighton and Hove on ‘Understanding the use and attitudes of digital technology among ethnic minority elders in Brighton and Hove’. Bridging Change recruited and facilitated interviews and focus groups and aided with the development of the topic guide. The research was funded by the NIHR Clinical Research Network in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Read report here . Emergency Food Access Project (March, 2023) This study describes the experiences of a small cohort of Black racialised minority (BRM) people in Brighton and Hove, who are accessing food provision in the city. Read the Emergency Food Access Research Project report here. The NHS, COVID – 19 and Lockdown: The Black, Asian, Minoritised Ethnic and Refugee Experience in Brighton and Hove (September, 2020) In July 2020, Trust for Developing Communities and five partners: Sussex Interpreting Services, Hangleton & Knoll Project, Voices in Exile, Network of International Women and Fresh Youth Perspectives, surveyed 310 people from Black, Asian, minoritised ethnic, refugee and migrant communities in Brighton and Hove to find out about their experiences of the NHS, Covid-19 and lockdown. Dr Anusree Biswas Sasidharan led the research which was funded by Sussex NHS Commissioners. Read the report here. Adult Social Care and Transition (July, 2026) A snapshot of key themes affecting adult social care and transition for racialised communities Read the report here. Decision makers (September, 2025) A report outlining how CVG works for Decision makers in the Council and NHS Read the report here. Community Voices (October, 2024) Community Voices Group (CVG) is a community forum set up to address inequalities experienced by people of colour in Brighton and Hove. It is led by Bridging Change in partnership with the Hanlgeton and Knoll Project and Sussex Interpreting Service Read the report here. Bridging Change NHS Workshop (November, 2023) Bridging Change was awarded a grant by NHS Sussex to deliver a face-to-face, 2.5-hour workshop in November 2023 with racialised minority communities based in Brighton and Hove. The event's aims were two-fold: to close the community engagement loop by feeding back to communities and to engage with the local communities. Read the report here. Vaccine Equity Project (June, 2022) A report providing a snapshot of 20 people who identified as Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic and who were able to share their experience of COVID-19 vaccines. Read the Vaccine Equity Project report here. My Life in Brighton A series of facilitated coffee mornings that, encouraged Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic people to discuss their experience of living and working in Brighton and Hove. Read the My Life in Brighton report here. Sussex Sussex Sussex Sussex Sussex Bay Report (May, 2025) In this report, Bridging Change aimed to understand the priorities and issues that respondents faced around the coast. We gather views on a personal and collective level and also consider the wider concerns raised around accessibility, exclusion and overcrowding. Read report here. Reaching Out: growing our understanding of the researched (December, 2022) In 2022, Bridging Change conducted two, in person, workshops for Black Asian and minoritised ethnic leaders and individuals in Brighton and Hove. The workshops aimed to capture their experience of health and social care research including challenges, barriers and the benefits of working in partnership with researchers. Read the report here. Reaching Out: building relationships to increase research impact (December, 2021) Since mid-2020, Bridging Change has been working with National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) partners in the southeast of England, along with community groups serving Black, Asian and minoritised communities. This led to the development of an online ‘Reaching Out’ event in June 2021. Read the report here. VCSE and NHS Sussex Workshop Report (September, 2024) This report represents four workshops run across Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex (Chichester and Bognor Regis) with Black and racialised minority individuals and groups. It allowed NHS Sussex to meet with local communities to explain some of the insights they have gathered over the last three years and the opportunity to hear about some of the issues, concerns, challenges and barriers that Black and racialised minorities faced. Read report here. Adur and Worthing Councils Minority Communities Engagement Report (May, 2022) This report was produced on behalf of Adur and Worthing Council as a part of the Contain Outbreak Management Fund. It represents a snapshot of the lives of minoritised ethnic respondents who engaged with this project within a relatively short time span and before the 2021 census. The individuals and groups taking part were keen to share their stories, ideas and frustrations. It provides suggestions of processes of future engagement and ideas generated by the community we spoke to. Read the report here. Coming soon Coming soon Coming soon Coming soon Women's Mosque Survey Report This survey was involved with... and aimed to understand women's views and perspectives at the Mosque around GP services, their accessibility, access to different forms of health information, and areas that respondents found particularly helpful.

At Bridging Change we champion for racial equality for Black Racialised Minorities. Have a look at who we are, what we do and current programmes we are part of. Find our upcoming events here See our latest news here Bridging Change aims to create a more equal and diverse society with positive outcomes for Black and minoritised ethnic people. We do this through the building of strong alliances, connections and networks. Programmes Bridging Change runs several community programmes to support racialised individuals, groups, organisations and communities. Ageing Well Our work with older communities, ensuring accessible support is provided Learn More UOK- Rooted in Wellbeing The aims of this project is to strengthen mental health and wellbeing support for adults Learn More Community Voices Group A community process that works to improve services and experience of our communities in our city Learn More Climate for Communities This project aims to understand the intersections of racial and environmental inequalities Learn More Training/ Infrastructure Building robust support for BRM/ BME communities to grow and thrive in the city Learn More Phoenix Community Trust This project looks at ending structural racism through investment and transformative support Learn More

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Meet The Team Founder & CEO Anusree Biswas Sasidharan This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio. Tech Lead Ashley Jones This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio. Office Manager Beth Harrison Beth Harrison is Project Coordinator at Bridging Change. She has worked in the community and voluntary sector for over twenty years in community development, information and advice, public involvement and coproduction. She is a trained community development worker with a Masters in Applied Anthropology and Community and Youth Work. She has worked for a number of organisations including Brighton and Hove Black History, Age UK East Sussex, the Hangleton and Knoll Project, the National Institute for Health and Care Research, Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Diversity Resource International. She is passionate about inclusion, diversity and equity with a particular focus on the Health and Education sectors. Product Manager Lisa Rose This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio. HR Lead Kevin Nye This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio. Customer Support Lead Rini Ghosh Am a qualified ACMA (CGMA) accountant with several years of’ experience working for global charities and not-for- profit organisations concentrating in the International Development sector.. I work closely with external and internal business partners and stakeholders, and bring my 20+ years of financial management expertise to aide strategic decision making for senior management teams. I also help orgs to implement their long-term financial plans and ensure that they align with the approved business strategies and objectives. I currently work as a finance business partner for an animal welfare charity concentrating on process transformation for effective financial reporting to help interpretation of financial information for project delivery. I also have experience of writing and submitting commercial funding proposals for all sizes of budgets and projects. Customer Support Lead Alex Young This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio. Meet The Team Anusree Biswas Sasidharan Director I’m a paragraph. Double click me or click Edit Text, it's easy. Nora Mzaoui Director I’m a paragraph. Double click me or click Edit Text, it's easy. Beth Harrison Project coordinator Beth Harrison is Project Coordinator at Bridging Change. She has worked in the community and voluntary sector for over twenty years in community development, information and advice, public involvement and coproduction. She is a trained community development worker with a Masters in Applied Anthropology and Community and Youth Work. She has worked for a number of organisations including Brighton and Hove Black History, Age UK East Sussex, the Hangleton and Knoll Project, the National Institute for Health and Care Research, Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Diversity Resource International. She is passionate about inclusion, diversity and equity with a particular focus on the Health and Education sectors. Rini Ghosh Am a qualified ACMA (CGMA) accountant with several years of’ experience working for global charities and not-for- profit organisations concentrating in the International Development sector.. I work closely with external and internal business partners and stakeholders, and bring my 20+ years of financial management expertise to aide strategic decision making for senior management teams. I also help orgs to implement their long-term financial plans and ensure that they align with the approved business strategies and objectives. I currently work as a finance business partner for an animal welfare charity concentrating on process transformation for effective financial reporting to help interpretation of financial information for project delivery. I also have experience of writing and submitting commercial funding proposals for all sizes of budgets and projects. Anita Johal I’m a paragraph. Double click me or click Edit Text, it's easy. James Doe I’m a paragraph. Double click me or click Edit Text, it's easy. James Doe I’m a paragraph. Double click me or click Edit Text, it's easy.

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Events & News Bridging Change are reflecting on the issues that impact Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic people in Brighton and Hove. Here you will find news, events we are organising as well as featured articles, publications and reports. Join our team: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT WORKER for Brighton and Hove Black and Minoritised Ethnic Infrastructure Network Do you share a vision of a ‘by and for’ BME infrastructure for BME community groups and organisations in B&H? We are looking to recruit a worker who has a passion and commitment for building on this vision. The Project Development Worker will develop a BME infrastructure network to ensure BME groups and organisations can become sustainable, thrive and become more resilient by building on their strengths and skills as well as tackling the needs and gaps identified. To apply please complete the application form and Equality and Diversity monitoring form and send it to bridgingchange@outlook.com by 5pm on 21st January 2025 . Please note: there has been an amendment to the salary banding for this post. Project Development Worker Job Description Application form Equality and Diversity monitoring form Join our team: PROJECT SUPPORT WORKER for Brighton and Hove Black and Minoritised Ethnic Infrastructure Network Do you share a vision of a ‘by and for’ BME infrastructure for BME community groups and organisations in B&H? We are looking to recruit a worker who has the skills, passion and commitment in supporting the project development worker in the development of a BME infrastructure network. To apply please complete the application form and Equality and Diversity monitoring form and send it to bridgingchange@outlook.com by 5pm on 21st January 2025 . Please note: there has been an amendment to the salary banding for this post. Project Support Worker Job Description Application form Equality and Diversity monitoring form VCSE Alliance Newsletter July 2024 Bridging Change's very own Dr Anusree Biswas Sasidharan features in the July 2024 issue of the VCSE Alliance Newsletter. Read the newsletter here. Community Voices Group Upcoming meetings: Wednesday 22nd January 2025 Topic: Older People's Health and Wellbeing See the flyer here Bridging Change, in partnership with the Hangleton and Knoll Project, Sussex Interpreting Services and the Trust for Developing Communities, invites you be part of the Community Voices Group, please click here for more information. We also have this information in different languages, please contact us directly about this. Please email hellobridgingchange@outlook.com for more information . Sewell Report Runnymede Responds Runnymede hosted a snap event to discuss the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities' findings and why it has failed to address structural and institutional racism in the UK. If you missed it, catch it on YouTube Bridging Change Opinion Read Bridging Change's response to the Sewell Report here. Brighton and Hove becoming an anti-racist city The council has pledged to be an anti-racist council. Brighton and Hove City Council has said that they will work in partnership with Black and Minority Ethnic people including council staff, residents and community groups to directly shape our anti-racism strategy through their lived experiences and diverse perspectives. You can find out more from their website .

Policies At Bridging Change, we are committed to promoting racial equality and inclusivity in all our initiatives. Our policies guide the way we work, ensuring that we maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for everyone. They reflect our dedication to fairness, transparency, and accountability in all our operations and interactions. Equalities, equity, diversity and inclusion policy Click here for the file

Reports Emergency Food Access Project This study describes the experiences of a small cohort of Black racialised minority (BRM) people in Brighton and Hove, who are accessing food provision in the city. Read the Emergency Food Access Research Project report here. My Life in Brighton A series of facilitated coffee mornings that, encouraged Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic people to discuss their experience of living and working in Brighton and Hove. Read the My Life in Brighton report here. Reaching Out: growing our understanding of the researched In 2022, Bridging Change conducted two, in person, workshops for Black Asian and minoritised ethnic leaders and individuals in Brighton and Hove. The workshops aimed to capture their experience of health and social care research including challenges, barriers and the benefits of working in partnership with researchers. Read the report here. Adur and Worthing Councils Minority Communities Engagement Report This report was produced on behalf of Adur and Worthing Council as a part of the Contain Outbreak Management Fund. It represents a snapshot of the lives of minoritised ethnic respondents that engaged with this project within a relatively short time span and before the 2021 census. The individuals and groups taking part were keen to share their stories, ideas and frustrations. This research is a starting point of a journey into engagement to connect with the minoritised ethnic communities of Adur and Worthing. It provides suggestions of processes of future engagement and ideas generated by the community we spoke to. Read the report here. Vaccine Equity Project A report providing a snapshot of 20 people who identified as Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic and who were able to share their experience of COVID-19 vaccines. Read the Vaccine Equity Project report here. Reaching Out: building relationships to increase research impact Since mid-2020, Bridging Change has been working with National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) partners in the southeast of England, along with community groups serving Black, Asian and minoritised communities. This led to the development of an online ‘Reaching Out’ event in June 2021. Read the report here. The NHS, COVID – 19 and Lockdown: The Black, Asian, Minoritised Ethnic and Refugee Experience in Brighton and Hove In July 2020, Trust for Developing Communities and five partners: Sussex Interpreting Services, Hangleton & Knoll Project, Voices in Exile, Network of International Women and Fresh Youth Perspectives, surveyed 310 people from Black, Asian, minoritised ethnic, refugee and migrant communities in Brighton and Hove to find out about their experiences of the NHS, Covid-19 and lockdown. Dr Anusree Biswas Sasidharan led the research which was funded by Sussex NHS Commissioners. Read the report here. Healthwatch report on digital technology among ethnic minority elders Bridging Change was involved in research in partnership with Healthwatch Brighton and Hove on ‘Understanding the use and attitudes of digital technology among ethnic minority elders in Brighton and Hove’. Bridging Change recruited and facilitated interviews and focus groups and aided with the development of the topic guide. The research was funded by the NIHR Clinical Research Network in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Read report here . Emergency Food Access Project This study describes the experiences of a small cohort of Black racialised minority (BRM) people in Brighton and Hove, who are accessing food provision in the city. Read the Emergency Food Access Research Project report here. My Life in Brighton A series of facilitated coffee mornings that, encouraged Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic people to discuss their experience of living and working in Brighton and Hove. Read the My Life in Brighton report here. Reaching Out: growing our understanding of the researched In 2022, Bridging Change conducted two, in person, workshops for Black Asian and minoritised ethnic leaders and individuals in Brighton and Hove. The workshops aimed to capture their experience of health and social care research including challenges, barriers and the benefits of working in partnership with researchers. Read the report here. Adur and Worthing Councils Minority Communities Engagement Report This report was produced on behalf of Adur and Worthing Council as a part of the Contain Outbreak Management Fund. It represents a snapshot of the lives of minoritised ethnic respondents that engaged with this project within a relatively short time span and before the 2021 census. The individuals and groups taking part were keen to share their stories, ideas and frustrations. This research is a starting point of a journey into engagement to connect with the minoritised ethnic communities of Adur and Worthing. It provides suggestions of processes of future engagement and ideas generated by the community we spoke to. Read the report here. Healthwatch report on digital technology among ethnic minority elders Bridging Change was involved in research in partnership with Healthwatch Brighton and Hove on ‘Understanding the use and attitudes of digital technology among ethnic minority elders in Brighton and Hove’. Bridging Change recruited and facilitated interviews and focus groups and aided with the development of the topic guide. The research was funded by the NIHR Clinical Research Network in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Read report here . Men's Health Survey Report #CHANGE Bridging Change conducted a men’s health survey with Communities Health Inequalties Programme (CHIP) . The survey began with demographic questions and then followed with questions on access to GPs and dentists, mental and physical health, medication, exercise, eating habits, and community interventions. Read report here . Vaccine Equity Project A report providing a snapshot of 20 people who identified as Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic and who were able to share their experience of COVID-19 vaccines. Read the Vaccine Equity Project report here. Reaching Out: building relationships to increase research impact Since mid-2020, Bridging Change has been working with National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) partners in the southeast of England, along with community groups serving Black, Asian and minoritised communities. This led to the development of an online ‘Reaching Out’ event in June 2021. Read the report here. The NHS, COVID – 19 and Lockdown: The Black, Asian, Minoritised Ethnic and Refugee Experience in Brighton and Hove In July 2020, Trust for Developing Communities and five partners: Sussex Interpreting Services, Hangleton & Knoll Project, Voices in Exile, Network of International Women and Fresh Youth Perspectives, surveyed 310 people from Black, Asian, minoritised ethnic, refugee and migrant communities in Brighton and Hove to find out about their experiences of the NHS, Covid-19 and lockdown. Dr Anusree Biswas Sasidharan led the research which was funded by Sussex NHS Commissioners. Read the report here. Community Voices Group#CHANGE Community Voices Group (CVG) is a community forum set up to address inequalities experienced by people of colour in Brighton and Hove. It is led by Bridging Change in partnership with the Hanlgeton and Knoll Project and Sussex Interpreting Service Read the report here. NHS #CHANGE This report represents four workshops run across Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex (Chichester and Bognor Regis) with Black and racialised minority individuals and groups. It gave an opportunity for NHS Sussex to meet with local communities to explain about some of the insights they have gathered over the last three years and the opportunity to hear about some of the issues, concerns, challenges and barriers that Black and racialised minority faced. Three organisations conducted the workshops: Bridging Change (Brighton and Hove), Diversity International Research (East Sussex) and VACC (West Sussex - Chichester and Bognor Regis) and each produced detailed reports explaining their findings. See below for the Bridging Change workshop report and recommendations Read report here . Women's Mosque Survey Report #CHANGE This survey was involved with... and aimed to understand women's views and perspectives at the Mosque around GP services, their accessibility, access to different forms of health information, and areas that respondents found particularly helpful. Read report here .

UOK Rooted in Wellbeing Bridging Change have launched our Rooted in Wellbeing project as part of the UOK programme in January 2026. We run monthly drop-in sessions for the Black and racially minoritised community, a space where we offer a person-centred support and a place to connect with others and learn about activities and services that can help with improving your wellbeing. Sessions are every 2nd Thursday of the month. 11am-3pm Our next sessions are (2026): 14th May 2026 11th June 2026 9th July 2026 13th August 2026 10th September 2026 8th October 2026 12th November 2026 10th December 2026 Venue: Conference Room, Community Base, 113 Queens Road, BN1 3XG For more information, please contact: riw@bridgingchange.co.uk or call 01273 234808/ 07395314944 Bridging Change now part of the UOK Brighton & Hove Relaunch offering free wellbeing support for adults  UOK Brighton & Hove has relaunched under a new contract with an expanded partnership of trusted local charities, community groups, and experts. Bridging Change is now part of the relaunch partnership. The aim of this partnership is to strengthen mental health and wellbeing support for adults across the city. Have you or a loved one ever felt overwhelmed and not sure where to turn for help? Do you work with someone who is seeking guidance or support? UOK Brighton & Hove is here to make that easier for everyone, offering free mental health support for anyone aged 18 or over living, working or studying in Brighton & Hove. Led by Southdown our new, expanded partnership brings together trusted local charities, community groups, and experts to connect people with practical advice, friendly activities, and tailored support – whether life feels tough, or you just want to feel better.  UOK brings together a wide network of organisations, making it simple to access useful information, join supportive groups, or get expert advice – including help with wellbeing, debt, benefits and more. For more information about the UOK programme please visit: Mental Health & Wellbeing Support in East Sussex, Brighton & Hove Interested in UOK: Rooted in Wellbeing? For more information about Rooted in Wellbeing contact: riw@bridgingchange.co.uk 01273 234808/ 07395314944

Bridging Change aims to create a more equal and diverse society with positive outcomes for Black and minoritised ethnic people. We do this through the building of strong alliances, connections and networks. ABOUT BRIDGING CHANGE Bridging Change is an independent organisation with the intention of building strong, dynamic and successful Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, communities, organisations, businesses and individuals that are empowered to flourish, free from inequality and discrimination. Bridging Change was established by Nora Mzaoui and Dr Anusree Biswas Sasidharan who met as fellow elected Community Works Reps, representing Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities in Brighton and Hove. They realised that there was a gap in support and representation of minoritised communities within the community, voluntary and public sector. Bridging Change want to fill that gap. They were driven by the belief that Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic organisations, groups, communities and individuals were strongest when they worked together to challenge systemic barriers. Bridging Change want to see a society where all individuals and communities have equal opportunities and feel valued and a sense of belonging in their locality.