The Black Achievers Network
Programmes

Practical support to progress, prosper and contribute

Each programme is clearly labelled so you know what is open now, what we are delivering and what is still being developed.

Core Areas of Work

Our four core areas

Register as a member to hear first when activities in each area open.

In development

Career and Professional Development

Support for career planning, employability, workplace navigation, leadership development, mentoring and progression.

  • Career and professional-development workshops
  • Mentoring and peer-accountability groups
  • Employer, recruitment and networking events
Eligibility
BAN members
Reach
Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire and surrounding communities
In development

Enterprise and Business Growth

Business start-up knowledge, business planning, funding information, marketing, financial capability and entrepreneur networks.

  • Start-up and growth workshops
  • Funding and business-planning information
  • Entrepreneur peer networks
Eligibility
BAN members
Reach
Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire and surrounding communities
In development

Wellbeing and Belonging

Non-clinical peer support and signposting for the emotional and social effects of unemployment, underemployment, redundancy, relocation and career transition.

  • Confidence and wellbeing workshops
  • Peer support during career transition
  • Signposting to qualified services where needed
Eligibility
BAN members
Reach
Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire and surrounding communities
In development

Community Contribution

Skills-based volunteering, mentoring, community partnerships and opportunities for members to use their experience to support others.

  • Volunteer mentoring
  • Relocation buddies for newcomers
  • Skills-based community projects
Eligibility
BAN members
Reach
Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire and surrounding communities
Special Programmes

Funded, cultural and time-limited projects

Currently delivering

Green Awareness Project

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, Green Awareness helps Black communities in Chesterfield and its environs to understand and act on climate issues that affect everyday life through practical sessions, guided experiences and community dialogue.

Duration
12 months
Target reach
400+ residents
Area
Chesterfield and its environs
Status
Delivery under way

Green Awareness Project, funded by

The National Lottery Community Fund
Register your interest
Green Awareness participants in a local green space
Open

Confidential Listening Support

A confidential, non-clinical conversation for Black professionals in the UK navigating a challenge. This is peer listening and signposting, not counselling or therapy.

Eligibility
Black professionals in the UK
Registration
Book online
Open

UK Newcomer Toolkit

A free downloadable guide to help people new to the UK find their way around housing, healthcare, work and local services. General information only, not immigration or legal advice.

Eligibility
Anyone
Registration
Free download
Previous or Partner-Led Initiatives
Completed

Home Ownership Information Session

Held in Q1 2024 in partnership with James Leighton, this session gave attendees information on the home-buying journey. It was delivered as a partner-led information event, not regulated financial or mortgage advice.

Attendance
100+ attendees
Date
Q1 2024

Hear first when new programmes open

Members are the first to know about new workshops, mentoring and events.

Connect. Grow. Contribute.