Confronting the Past, Shaping the Future

Reparative Futures Programme Annual Community Event

Join community members, organisations, researchers and international partners for an evening exploring how Bristol’s communities are shaping the future of reparative work locally and globally.

At this free event, you will:

· Learn about proposed community funding opportunities and ask questions about the approach.

· Hear how community priorities have influenced the Programme and what has progressed.

· Meet community organisations and partners.

· Explore local and international collaborations.

· Share your views and help shape future priorities.

· Edmund G. Hinkson, S.C. , Barbados’ High Commissioner to the UK

· Professor Sonjah Stanley Niaah, Director of the Centre for Reparation Research and Interim Director of the Indigenous and Maroon Studies Institute at the University of the West Indies

· Professor Shawn Sobers, Fairfield House

What should repair and reparative action look like in practice? Bring your experiences, questions and ideas to conversations about the next phase of the Programme.

Hear updates on partnerships, economic inclusion, education and the digital history trail, including work on supplementary schools and developing international links. Discuss proposed community funding opportunities and how they could respond to community priorities.

There will also be space for reflection and wellbeing, opportunities to connect with community organisations, and food and informal networking. Newcomers and those already involved are equally welcome.

Friday 20 November 2026 | 5.30–9.00 pm
M Shed, Bristol, BS1 4RN
Free event

5.30 pm: Arrival and light refreshments
6.00 pm: Main programme, conversations and questions
8.30 pm: Food and informal networking
9.00 pm: Event closes

Spaces are limited and advance booking is required.
Programme details are subject to confirmation.

Find out more about the programme: https://reparative-futures.bristol.ac.uk