Mission 44, the brainchild of F1 motor racing champion Sir Lewis Hamilton was setup with the intention to transform lives and to act as a reminder that anyone can achieve their goals regardless of their ethnicity or background. The focus is to create opportunities for young people in the areas of motorsport and STEM. A new MSc Motorsport Scholarship and run by the Royal Academy of Engineering is now available. Applications close on May 4, 2026.  Read more here.

The New Cross Fire of 18 January 1981 in south-east London was a suspected racially-motivated arson attack at a house party that led to the deaths of 14 young people.

Since 2006, the generous support of Lewisham Council has allowed us to offer this bursary in memory of the victims of the New Cross Fire.  Applications will be made available from August 14, 2026.

Please note below the following employment opportunities. Click on the links for more details:

1. Black Cultural Archives.

2. Latin Elephant.

3. Bonnier Books.

4. BAR Publishing.

5. Yard Theatre.

6. Kenny Wax Productions.

7. Little Angel Theatre.

The new Glenmuir Alumni Office was inaugurated on March 9 at Glenmuir High School. The Jamaica Chapter President Saundra Bailey stated the office would act as a central point for all of Glenmuir's Chapter's to utilise when necessary. Chapter representatives along with current students, teachers and past students were all present to witness the opening of this new space. UK Chapter representative and freelance writer Phil Gersh Brown also made a special presentation to signify the continued relationship between himself, the UK Chapter and Glenmuir High. For images of the GHS Brunch and Alumni Office opening, go here.

The aviation programme Fantasy Wings is again funding training and licences for young people for 2026/27. They are committed to creating more opportunities for Black, Asian and other ethnicities (BAME) between the ages of 13-25. 50 students will receive trial flying lessons for 10 months starting in October 2026. For futher information, read here.

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundaton Trust is investing more than £2m in voluntary community and social enterprises (VSCE) with a significant amount going to local organisations to help shape and improve mental health care in the community. For futher information, read here.