We were proud to take part in the launch of Greater Manchester’s Black History Month, hosted by the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) at Gorton Monastery on 25th September. The event brought together community leaders, organisations, and residents to celebrate black heritage, culture, and achievement across the region.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester delivered a powerful keynote speech, reaffirming the city-region’s commitment to racial equity and inclusive growth. Our team had the opportunity to speak with attendees about the Bee Network and how we’re working to promote inclusive employment through the Race Equity Framework.
We also shared updates on our new GM Elevate programme, designed to support black leaders into senior roles, and our involvement in the 10,000 Black Interns initiative, helping to open doors for young talent across Greater Manchester.
As part of our wider commitment to equity, we highlighted the GM Inclusion Standards — nine benchmarks co-designed by GMCA, TfGM, the Growth Company, and all ten local authorities. These standards guide organisations to embed fair recruitment, inclusive policies, and meaningful representation in the workplace.