​The Horizons London Programme is a 10-year initiative led by Voice4Change England (V4CE), dedicated to building a united movement with Black and Minoritised Ethnic (BME) communities to tackle race inequality embedded in key systems.

 

The programme focuses on four critical areas: health, housing, education, and environment. By fostering collaboration, strategic partnerships, and community empowerment, Horizons aims to drive systemic change for a more equitable and inclusive London.

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Our Mission

• Address racial inequality in systems affecting BME communities.

• Build a united movement by fostering strategic collaborations and influencing policy.

• Empower the BME Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector to drive systemic change.

• Strengthen networking and relationship building with system stakeholders and BME VCSE organisations.

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How Will We Do This?​

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Collaborative Action​

• Partnerships: We work closely with system stakeholders and the BME VCSE sector to co-develop race equality measures and strategies.

• Strategic Influence: Our approach is to influence health, housing, education, and environment sectors for long-term system change.

• Network Building: We are developing a race equality network to codesign solutions to the challenges faced by BME Londoners.

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Engagement & Dialogue

• Online Roundtables and In-Person Networking Events: We act as a conduit, bringing together BME VCSE organisations and system stakeholders to open dialogue, understand root causes of racial discrimination, and codesign solutions.

• Community-Led Research: We collect feedback and data through surveys, interviews, and storytelling, ensuring lived experiences shape our recommendations.

• Knowledge Sharing: Reports, policy papers, and blog posts are produced to influence political, economic, and social changes for more equitable systems.

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Building Community Resilience

• Asset-Based Community Development: We support the BME VCSE sector to build on existing strengths and resources.

• Political Literacy: Training and workshops empower BME communities to participate in local decision-making forums and governance.

• Capacity Building: We provide tools, resources, and leadership development to enhance the sector’s ability to drive change.

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Activities

• Online roundtables and in-person networking events

• Engagement reports, blogs, policy papers, and strategy documents

• Co-designed race equality measures and frameworks

• Political literacy and leadership training workshops

• Participation in decision-making forums

• Creation of a systems change stakeholder reference group

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Get Involved

• Join our events: Participate in roundtables and networking sessions.

• Share your experience: Contribute to our research and policy development.

• Collaborate with us: Partner as a BME VCSE organisation or system stakeholder.

• Stay informed: Follow our reports, blogs, and policy updates.