The Angelou Centre and Anti Racist Cumbria work in partnership to deliver The Phoenix Way for North East England and Cumbria.

The Angelou Centre is a safe and confidential place run by and for women from Black and racially minoritised communities in the North East of England.

They offer holistic support including refuge housing, counseling, therapy, skills courses, group trips, residentials and confidence building programmes. Anti-racist Cumbria is a registered charity, created in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. What began as a voluntary organisation, is now a growing organisation supported by leading national charities such as Esmée Fairbairn and Paul Hamlyn. They’re committing to learning, excellence, fairness, belonging and action.

Impact Hub Bradford serves as the delivery development partner for The Phoenix Way for Yorkshire and Humber. In the vibrant city of Bradford, Impact Hub Bradford has been quietly making waves, addressing the needs of underserved communities and promoting inclusive innovation. With its commitment to diversity and social impact, they have become a key player in the city’s economic strategy. Impact Hub Bradford underscores the importance of diversity in entrepreneurial endeavours, particularly those with a focus on social impact. The hub’s approach revolves around creating opportunities and benefits for women, young people, and people of colour.

Black South West Network is a Black-led racial justice organisation based in Bristol that supports the development of dynamic, independent, and strong Black and Minoritised communities, businesses, and organisations to flourish whilst challenging systemic barriers. They work to drive racial equity in the UK society’s dimensions of research, policy, innovation, socio-economics, and health through a collective and meaningful community-led approach.