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

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

Ageing Well Gather and Grow A warm, welcoming multicultural space for those over 50, promoting healthy and informed ageing. We are have Gather and Grow drop-in sessions, a place to: Build friendships and strengthen networks a safe and positive multicultural space to connect Learn about ageing well and ask questions about what is available locally A welcoming space Get support with issues the effect you A safe space to meet racially minoritised people in Brighton and Hove Dates for Gather and Grow fall on the first Tuesday of the month: 2nd June 2026 7th July 2026 4th August 2026 1st September 6th October 3rd November 2026 1st December 2026 Interested in Ageing Well? For more information about Ageing Well contact: community@bridgingchange.co.uk

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Events Upcoming events November December Gather and Grow (50+) Programme Tuesday, 3rd of November (monthly) 12:30-15:30 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 Thursday, 12th of November (monthly) 11:00-14:00 Community Base, (Conference Room )- 113 Queens Road Brighton Bn1 3XG 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. Interested? Please contact: riw@bridgingchange.co.uk Training Programme Tuesday, 17th of November 18:00-19:30 Online (Teams ) The Power of Partnerships: learn about purposeful partnerships, choosing the right partners, approach people with confidence and build partnerships that last. Interested? Please contact development@bridgingchange.co.uk Community Voices Group: Women's Health Programme Tuesday, 19th of November 18:00-19:30 Online (Zoom) We will be discussing all areas around women's health except maternity because we have already covered this topic separately. Interested? Please contact hello@bridgingchange.co.uk Community Voices Group: Carers Wellbeing Session Programme Tuesday, 24th of November 14:00-15:00 Online (Zoom) Have the space to connect with other BRM carers who face similar challenges and discover local services that really matter to you. Interested? Please contact hello@bridgingchange.co.uk Gather and Grow (50+) Programme Tuesday, 1st of December (monthly) 12:30-15:30 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 Thursday, 10th of December (monthly) 11:00-14:00 Community Base, (Conference Room )- 113 Queens Road Brighton Bn1 3XG 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. Interested? Please contact: riw@bridgingchange.co.uk Training Programme Tuesday, 17th of November 18:00-19:30 Online (Teams ) Training to evaluate, manage and overcome challenges in developing partnerships. Interested? Please contact development@bridgingchange.co.uk

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Latest 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. 2026 news 2026 news 2026 news 2026 news Men's health meeting View More Speak with decision makers from UOK, NHS Sussex Mental Health services, Brighton and Hove City Council and Act on Cancer Infrastructure training update View More Receive free, interactive training sessions. This session will presented by Terry Adams on 20th of January 2026 ,10:30am to 12:30pm Transport In Style View More Click here to edit the text and include the information you would like to feature. 2025 news 2025 news 2025 news 2025 news Men's health meeting View More Speak with decision makers from UOK, NHS Sussex Mental Health services, Brighton and Hove City Council and Act on Cancer Transport In Style View More Click here to edit the text and include the information you would like to feature. Infrastructure training update View More Receive free, interactive training sessions. This session will presented by Terry Adams on 20th of January 2026 ,10:30am to 12:30pm

Community Voices Group What is CVG? What is CVG? What is CVG? What is CVG? Community Voices Group Do you identify as Black, brown, Asian or from another language, ethnic or migrant community? Do you want to improve how public services are delivered locally? Do you want the chance to speak directly to representatives from the Council and NHS and get your voice heard? Members of the group attend meetings as individuals or as representatives of a community group they belong to. We meet monthly, either online or in-person, to discuss issues that matter to us and to talk to representatives from Brighton and Hove Council and NHS Sussex about how they can be delivered. Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings CVG Meeting Update If you are from a Black and Racialised Minority group living in Brighton and Hove, Community Voices Group is for YOU. Our April meeting is the start of our Adult Social Care topic where you can speak about your experiences and issues in a safe space with other community members. To join - contact Beth Harrison at hello@bridgingchange.co.uk We look forward to seeing you there Reports Reports Reports Reports Decision makers (September, 2025) A report outlining how CVG works for Decision makers in the Council and NHS 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. Community Voices (October, 2024) Read the October 2024 report on CVG, which outlines our achievements, feedback from our members and the next steps. Read the report here. Become a CVG member Become a CVG member Become a CVG member Become a CVG member Interested in joining us? Contact Beth Harrison at Bridging Change, email: hello@bridgingchange.co.uk If you do not speak English and would like to be involved, email: laura@sussexinterpreting.org.uk or call 01273 234016 and leave a message in your language

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 .

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.

Latest news 2026 news 2026 news 2026 news 2026 news CVG Meeting Update Following our meetings on Men's Health with our CVG members, we are in If you are from a Black and Racialised Minority group living in Brighton and Hove, Community Voices Group is for YOU. Our March meeting is focussing on the work we have been doing in 2025 and beyond, come and hear about what has happened with everything you have shared with us. To join - contact Beth Harrison at hello@bridgingchange.co.uk We look forward to seeing you there Launch of our new Gather & Grow Programme Our NEW Gather & Grow programme is a welcoming, multicultural space aimed at people aged 50+ from racially minoritised backgrounds. This space is an opportunity to make new connections, share experiences, ask questions about what is available locally and access local support. Launch of our new Rooted in Wellbeing Project On the 8th of January we will be showcasing our new project, where you can learn more about Bridging Change and meet with the team and other community members If you are interested, please contact: riw@bridgingchange.co.uk / 01273 234808 Men's Health Meeting Speak with decision makers form UOK, NHS Sussex Mental Health services, Brighton and Hove City Council and Act on Cancer Infrastructure Training Update Gain free, interactive training sessions led by Terry Adams. Gain practical skills and broaden your understanding for Board Members. Tuesday 20th January 2026- 10:30am to 13:30pm 2025 news 2025 news 2025 news 2025 news Men's Health A CVG event with Bridging Change Over the next three meetings, we will be covering a range of men's health-related topics (in October and November 2025 and January 2026) Our November meeting is on Wednesday 19th November 2025, 6pm-7:30 If you know of someone; partners, husbands, friends, who would be interested in attending, please pass on the flyer and contact: hello@bridgingchange.co.uk Souk it and See An Ageing Well event with Bridging Change Join our 'Souk' style day with stalls, celebrating health, wellbeing and culture. For more information contact: projects@bridgingchange.co.uk 01273 234808 Community Voices Group Older People's Health and Wellbeing 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. Previous news Previous news Previous news Previous news VCSE Alliance Newsletter Older People's Health and Wellbeing Bridging Change's very own Dr Anusree Biswas Sasidharan features in the July 2024 issue of the VCSE Alliance Newsletter. Read the newsletter here. 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. 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 .