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The BME Health Forum is a partnership of Global Majority grassroots organisations

We work together to promote systemic change to address health inequalities in racialised communities. We deliver health and wellbeing services, help our partners and their communities influence healthcare policy/provision, and strengthen Global Majority organisations.

Our organisation is led by people with experience of the issues we address.

The BME Health Forum is governed by a board of 9 trustees, the majority of whom are Directors of Global Majority community organisations. See our current trustees here.

The board is supported by an advisory group which also includes representatives from the NHS North West London ICS, Kensington & Chelsea Social Council, One Westminster, and SOBUS.

We secure funding to coordinate health and wellbeing services, delivered with our partners

We increase partners' capacity to deliver services with training, fundraising, organisational development & governance support

We help partners and their communities influence healthcare policy and provision

Highlights

Mental Health Research Project

The BME Health Forum is conducting a research project into emotional wellbeing on behalf of a charity called Chasing the Stigma. We are trying to find more about how people make choices about when to request support, where they go to for support, the circumstances that help them and the barriers that stand in their way.

Read more here

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"Honouring Our Communities" A Celebration of Black Heritage, Culture and Unity

Join Cheri Coco Cic on the 24th October for this FREE community celebration.

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The BME Health Forum, together with a steering group of African and Caribbean led community organisations hosted the Launch Event of the Community In-Reach programme of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster at the Stowe Centre on Saturday 13th June – We called it “ Celebrating our Health” and it was a truly fun, engaging and informative day bringing together the community with fun activities, free exercise sessions, dance show from Paddington Arts youth dance group, music, health talks, free haircuts from Mane Culture, delicious African and Caribbean food from local caterers and NHS professionals offering a range of information on health issues and research initiatives relevant to African and Caribbean communities. We also had a range of stalls from local community organisations and on the spot blood pressure checks.

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Community In-Reach

The Community In‑Reach Programme is all about working with community organisations led by or supporting African and Caribbean people across Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. We’re looking for organisations that will host culturally rooted health & wellbeing events in places people know and trust. Instead of expecting people to travel to clinics or navigate complicated systems, events bring support and advice into places where people already gather such as community centres, faith spaces, youth hubs, cultural venues and more.

The programme is delivered in partnership by:

BME Health Forum — local programme lead
Kensington & Chelsea Social Council (KCSC)
One Westminster
NHS North West London Integrated Care Board - who fund the programme.

Public Involvement Front Door launch

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The Public Involvement Front Door combines a values-based approach with practical tips and resources to open up the world of public involvement and empower researchers of all experience levels to meaningfully involve public members in their work.

The BME Health Forum's Engagement and Projects Manager - Phayza Fudlalla features in a video sharing her knowledge and insight around developing meaningful research partnerships with community organisations.

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Helping BAME patients access NHS services in North West London

The BME Health Forum’s Health Advocacy project involves training bilingual Health Advocates from a number of BAME community groups to help patients in their own language.

This project is funded by the National Lottery and the initial programme ended in August 2025, however we have recently secured renewed funding to continue this work.*

The video above was made by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust showing the impact that Health Advocates make in their hospitals in understanding the barriers that many of their patients are facing.

You Need To Know - NHS womb cancer awareness campaign

The 'You Need To Know' campagn was launched on the 31st January. Womb cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women in the United Kingdom. It is important to understand what women know about this cancer so that we can increase awareness. Several campaign assets have been developed such as posters, images, and a video that can be shared of which the BME Health Forum's Phayza Fudlalla took part in (see above). These can be shared on Social media, newsletters and placed in community settings. A video in Arabic is also now available.

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Latest News

Arts Therapy Group Session for Racial Trauma Support (Thur 1st Oct, 3-6pm)

Do you support Black community members? In celebration of Black history month 2026 Making Time for Black Mental Health Events Think Tenacity is seeking outreach to community leaders, NHS/VCSE and Voluntary sector to share free racial support with your service users from Black heritage communities to sign-up free for Arts Therapy Group Session in Notting Hill. The Arts Therapy Group Session for Racial Trauma Support is a safe trauma-informed creative wellbeing session supporting people to explore feelings and experiences connected to racism or racial trauma led by Registered Dramatherapist.

Westminster City Council's Budget Choices - Last 2 weeks to share your views! (Online meeting 21st Sep, 3pm)

There are just under two weeks left to share your views in Westminster City Council’s ‘Your budget choices’ survey and meetings before the deadline on Wednesday 30 September. The budget choices survey and meetings are an important opportunity for our sector and communities we serve . The UK government is cutting Westminster’s funding by almost 50% over the next 4 years. £100million is being cut from Westminster’s government grant and they need to know what services you value most.

Latest Job vacancies at Women and Girls Netrwork (WGN)

Women and GIrls Network (WGN) are currently recruiting for a Brief Intervention ISVA to work within WGN’s Criminal Justice System Team, providing rapid, short-term advocacy and support to survivors of sexual violence who are navigating, or considering, the criminal justice system (apply by 05.10.26). They are also recruiting for 2 Advice Hub & Sexual Violence Helpline Practitioners (apply by 08.10.26).

EVENT: Visit My Mosque with Al-Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre (19.09.26)

Step inside Al-Manaar Mosque and discover a place of faith, community and connection. Explore our prayer space, watch the congregation prayer at 1.30pm, and visit stalls showcasing the different activities at our Mosque. All welcome!

City Bridge - Communities Building Economic Change

Funding for London organisations tackling economic injustice - Are you a community-rooted organisation working alongside people experiencing poverty, exclusion, or inequality? The City Bridge Foundation is offering a significant new funding opportunity to support organisations driving long-term change across London. The Communities Building Economic Change programme provides core, flexible funding of £150,000 to £450,000 over five years for small and medium-sized organisations with annual incomes between £50,000 and £1.5 million.

EVENT: Navigating Crossroads LIVE: The Fulfilment Shift (28.11.26)

What if your next chapter isn’t about achieving more, but choosing what feels right for you? That’s the conversation we’re having at Navigating Crossroads LIVE: The Fulfilment Shift, on Saturday 28 November in Ealing Broadway. And if you’ve been thinking about your career, your finances, your wellbeing, your confidence (or simply asking yourself “What do I want next?”) I want you to be in the room. This isn’t a day about telling women to work harder or chase the next milestone. It’s about creating success on your terms.

Freemasons' Charity - Grants for charities working with children and young people.

Small grants £1,000 to £5,000 a year, large grants usually £10,000 to £60,000, for charities working with children and young people. The Freemasons' Charity, Grants to Charities. Unrestricted small grants run for up to three years; large grants run over one to three years for specific projects. Three priority areas: early years (ages 0 to 5) with a focus on poverty and neglect, children affected by domestic abuse, and children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Apply now for CharityJob’s 2026 charitable donation!

Are you part of a small UK charity? Then your charity could be eligible to receive a share of a £50,000 donation. This donation is part of our annual giving initiative, in which five great causes will each secure a generous gift of £10,000. If you'd like your organisation to be considered for a donation you will need to fill out our application form telling us some basic details about your charity, what you'd use the funds for, and the impact this would have.

Common Ground Award 2026 to 2027 (apply by 12.10.26)

The Common Ground Award was first launched in 2025 to 2026 to invest capital funding into Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations that are building social connections across and between different communities. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is now launching the second round of the Common Ground Award for 2026 to 2027 to continue supporting the cost of constructing or renovating facilities, spaces, and equipment that enables organisations to deliver services that brings people from different backgrounds together to build community cohesion and resilience.

JOB: Farsi-Speaking Domestic Violence and Welfare Advisor (apply by 19.10.26)

The Middle Eastern Women and Society organisation (MEWSo) is a charity run by women for women from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We are currently looking to recruit a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Farsi-Speaking Domestic Violence and Welfare Advisor to join our Advice Department. The successful candidate will support vulnerable women from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee communities, many of whom have experienced domestic abuse or are living in complex circumstances.

Words Matter Community Organisers 2026/27 (apply by 28.09) + Free workshops

Migrants Rights Network is excited to be recruiting the next cohort of Words Matter Community Organisers (WMCOs). Words Matter is MRN’s migrant-led work challenging the stories, language and political ideas that shape how migration is understood. The Community Organisers programme supports migrants and migratised people to take that work into the communities, organisations, campaigns and struggles they are already part of.

Two upcoming events from Da'aro Youth Project

Da’aro Youth Project is an organisation dedicated to removing obstacles in order to maximise the life chances of young asylum-seekers and refugees from the Horn of Africa region. They will be hosting two upcoming events - Building bridges with Da’aro Youth Project – Digital Handbook launch on 17th September at SOAS and Da'aro Celebration and Networking Evening on 10th October at Clapham Park Cube.

Community Spirit Small Grants Fund — now open for applications

Kensington + Chelsea Foundation have now opened their Community Spirit Small Grants Fund again for grants of up to £1,000. This is a small grants fund to support events and activities that bring joy, hope and healing to our community. The majority of the beneficiaries of your project must be residents of Kensington and Chelsea. It is for one-off and short-term events (not spanning more than 6 weeks and not part of an organisation’s core, day-to-day work) such as cultural and celebration events, school holiday activities, workshops and sports tournaments.

VIP (Very Inclusive Parties) Fri 18th Sept at Grand Junction

VIP is a club night for learning disabled adults and their friends and support workers. Our bar and cafe are open for food and drinks (alcohol and soft drinks), arts and crafts activities, Djs, Dance teacher to teach routines, a dance floor, photo booth area, a wellbeing buddy, and a quiet space. We hope to see you all there on Friday 18th September from 6.30 - 10pm.

Volunteering opportunities at Age UK Westminster

Age UK Westminster are currenly seeking volunteers for the following roles: Telephone Enquiries and Signposting Volunteer; and an Information and Advice volunteer (Global Communities) who can speak either Somali, Bengali, or Arabic. For both roles, they would be delighted to hear from volunteers who are available on weekdays for around 4 to 6 hours. These are regular weekly opportunities, and volunteers can choose one or more days each week, depending on their availability.

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