Name: Working Towards an Anti-Racist Region
Start: 2025-10-15T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-15T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Newcastle Building Society

Looking at progress made so far, the next steps we need to take and success stories from around the North East.
About this Event

This event will take place at the Newcastle Building Society, Cobalt Business Park.

The North East Anti-Racism Coalition is a group of individuals and organisations who are committed to helping make the North East a place where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is the norm, and everyone feels safe and valued. We are working to make the North East a region that actively opposes racism and hatred based on religious identity. Please note that our language and approach are still evolving as we take a co-creation approach to our movement.

Following on from the success of our previous events, we are excited to announce that our next event will focus on how we can continue to take action to realise our ambition. We know there is no quick fix to this work, and this is why we, as a movement, have developed four themes to work towards: Anti-Racism Accountability & Leadership, Community Engagement, Learning and Awareness and Communication.

Our region has much to offer, and we have so much to share. How we do this is a really important part of the vision and we are looking forward to finding out more about your ideas around this, and the part we can all play.

We are delighted to welcome Ms Lucy Winskill OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear as our key note speaker for this event. You can find out more about the role of the Lord-Lieutenant here. We are also looking forward to hearing from Andrew Haigh, CEO, Newcastle Building Society and having lots of intersting conversations throughout the day. You can find out more in the agenda below (please note this is subject to change).

This event will be held 10am to 1pm. Delegates are welcome to join us from 9.30am for light refreshments, ready for a prompt 10am start. You can plan your travel here: https://www.morecobalt.co.uk/travel/

Why not invite other people to join our movement. They can sign up at https://northeastantiracism.org.uk/contact/

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM
Arrive for coffee and seating
🕑: 10:00 AM
Opening: welcome and order of event
🕑: 10:05 AM
A Word from Newcastle Building Society
🕑: 10:15 AM
Planning Group Update
🕑: 10:30 AM
Check-In
🕑: 10:40 AM
Key Note Speaker: Ms Lucy Winskill OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear
🕑: 11:10 AM
Break
🕑: 11:25 AM
Group discussions
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PM
Wrap Up and Close