Empowering Black and Racially Minoritised Leaders – Transforming Communities
Community Connect is a groundbreaking initiative by The Phoenix Way, designed to empower Black and racially minoritised community leaders and influence systemic change. Launching in 2025, Community Connect will offer innovative and flexible opportunities to support leaders and organisations in building resilience, advancing equity, and driving meaningful impact.
Capacity Building for Community Leaders
At the heart of Community Connect is a commitment to developing the skills and knowledge of community leaders. Through dynamic workshops, engaging events, and blended learning programmes, Community Connect will provide:
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Programmes and learning journeys to strengthen the ability of leaders to inspire and guide their communities.
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Equipping organisations to become robust, adaptable, and prepared for future challenges.
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Programmes that equip leaders to challenge inequities and foster transformation at all levels.
Whether you are an emerging leader or an experienced changemaker, community connect will deliver tailored pathways to amplify your impact
Outreach: Shaping Fairer Systems
Beyond capacity building, Community Connect aims to extend its impact through targeted outreach, engaging government bodies, local authorities, and funders to promote equitable and anti-racist funding practices. Activities include:
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Through this dual focus, The Phoenix Way aims to foster transformational change at both grassroots and systemic levels.
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Exploring best practices in equitable funding and systems change.
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Providing tailored guidance to help organisations embed anti-racism in their policies and processes.
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Leadership training tailored to address local and national challenges.
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A vibrant resource centre to connect leaders, share knowledge, and build capacity aiming to support and strengthen regional programming and, where appropriate, bring local programmes to a national scale.
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Inspiring gatherings designed to spark collaboration and innovation.
Join Community Connect, a free and empowering network for Black and racially minoritised leaders committed to transforming communities and fostering equity. Created by The Phoenix Way, Community Connect equips leaders with resources, training, and connections to amplify their impact, build resilience, and champion systemic change.