Bristol Equality Network:In-Person Collaboration & Future Equality Workshop

Please note, this event is only for signatories of the Bristol Equality Charter.

Bristol Equality Charter

A unique in-person gathering to shape the Bristol Equality Charter and the future of equality in Bristol.

Join fellow Bristol Equality Charter signatories for an energising morning of connection, creativity, and collaborative vision-setting. This in-person meeting brings together partners from across the city to reflect on Bristol’s changing equality landscape, hear from Rising Arts Agency, and actively contribute to refreshing the Bristol Equality Charter so it remains bold, relevant, and impactful.

Why Attend?

Connect with fellow Charter signatories: meet in person, new networking opportunities, and share best practice across sectors.

Hear from Rising Arts Agency: Rising Arts Agency | Join the Movement Today

Rising Arts Agency is a social enterprise pioneering new ways of embedding care into workplaces and supporting marginalised people into leadership.

Take part in a dynamic workshop: Together, we’ll imagine a future where Bristol is known nationally for equality and leadership – and explore what needs to change to get there.

Help refresh and strengthen the Bristol Equality Charter: Your insights will directly influence updates to the Charter in response to the city’s evolving equality challenges.

Event Objectives

By the end of the session, attendees will have:

1. Strengthened collective understanding of Bristol’s current equality challenges

2. Co-created a future-focused vision for what an equitable Bristol should look like

3. Identified practical behaviours and commitments organisations need to start, stop, or change

4. Reviewed and refined the Charter principles to ensure they reflect current needs

5. Shared “offers and asks” to build collaborative action across the Network

Location

Triodos Bank, Deanery Road, Bristol BS1 5AS, The Foundation Ground Floor event space

Date and Time

Wednesday 27th May 2026

09:30 – 12:00

Accessibility

A BSL interpreter will be present

The building is on one level from the pavement on St George’s Road, there are no steps within the premises, and it has an accessible toilet. For more accessibility information please check the venue website below.

Triodos Foundation Event Venue

Please contact [email protected] for any additional accessibility needs.

Agenda Overview

09:30 – 09:50 – Refreshments & Networking

09:50 – 10:00 – Introductions

10:00 – 10:55 – Rising Arts Agency Session (Euella Jackson)

10:55 – 11:05 – Break

11:05 – 11:40 – Future Vision Workshop

- Part 1: Imagining Bristol as an equality leader

- Part 2: What must organisations start/stop/change?

- Part 3: How the Charter and Network can drive progress

11:40 – 11:50 – Offers and Asks

12:00 – Close

What to bring

· Your organisations equality insights or challenges

· Examples of good practice you’d like to share

· An open, collaborative mindset

· A willingness to shape the next iteration of the Charter

BEN Meeting Etiquette

· Mutual respect during and outside meetings

· Focus on solutions

· Go through the Chair

· Ask if you don’t understand

· Talk one at a time

· Be concise – stay on topic

· If you oppose – propose

· Stay on topic

· Keep updates brief

· Ensure other members are aware when a sensitive topic may be covered

Notice of Consent

By registering for a ticket, you consent to photography taking place at the event and to images of you being used for event-related purposes

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