Join us for a powerful, in-person Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training tailored for Bexley-based charities and community groups.
Led by expert facilitator Anita Jakhu – with 25+ years of EDI experience – this highly interactive session is your chance to deepen your understanding of EDI, tackle unconscious bias, and reflect critically on how your organisation can foster real belonging.
Open to staff from all roles and backgrounds across Bexley’s voluntary sector, this training builds a shared understanding of EDI and encourages reflection on personal and organisational practice. It will help identify what support local groups need to move their EDI work forward, with real-life examples tailored to Bexley’s context.
Places on this training are limited at a cost of £80 per person and lunch will be provided.
It will take place in-person at:
BVSC Office, Engine House Bexley, 2 Veridion Way, Erith, DA18 4AL.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration for this event opens at 12pm on Wednesday 2nd July and closes at 12pm on Wednesday 10th September
Course Aims
- To build foundational knowledge of EDI principles and their relevance to the voluntary and community sector
- To foster awareness of unconscious bias and its impact on workplace behaviour and decision-making
- To encourage reflective practice and critical questioning of current organisational processes and culture to promote conscious inclusion in the workplace
- To promote inclusive thinking and inclusive behaviours across all levels of responsibility
- To assess training needs and identify opportunities for further EDI support within local organisations
Training Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between equality and equity, diversity and inclusion, and understand the role of belonging in the workplace
- Identify different types of bias (conscious and unconscious) and explore how these manifest in their work and interactions
- Reflect on personal assumptions, language, and behaviours that may impact inclusion
- Recognise practical ways to promote inclusive practices and challenge exclusionary behaviours
- Share insights about their own organisation’s stage on the EDI journey and what support may be needed going forward
Course Content Overview
- Introduction to EDI concepts: Definitions, frameworks, and relevance to the voluntary/community sector
- Equality vs Equity: Understanding systemic disadvantage and how equitable approaches can close gaps
- Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: Exploring what inclusion really looks and feels like in teams and services
- Unconscious Bias: The science behind bias, types of bias, and how to mitigate their effects
- Microaggressions and Inclusive Language: Real-world examples and group discussion
- Group Activities: Interactive case studies and practical exercises
- Reflection and Action Planning: Where are we now, and what’s next?
When
17th September 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location
2 Veridion Way
Engine House Bexley
Erith, LON DA18 4AL
United Kingdom
Engine House Bexley
Erith, LON DA18 4AL
United Kingdom
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