Welcome to Our Blog
We are constantly writing articles about our latest news and updates as a charity organisation as well as posting opinions on a diverse range of cultural and equality issues and also offering information and advice for local communities.
SDG Action Awards
What are the Sustainable development goals awards and why is it important to get involved? Some of you may be wondering what SDG is, well the acronym stands for Sustainable Development Goals. Even though right now SDG may mean nothing to some readers, hopefully this blog post will give you a little understanding of what the SDG is, who created the awards and why is it important to get involved. So, like any awards there needs to be an
Interview with Sarah Trotter – Business Advisor Kent Invicta
Interview with Sarah Trotter Business Advisor Kent Invicta Sally Trotter is a Kent Invicta business coach who is hosting our business workshops the taster session and the business start-up course. Sally kindly answered some questions about her business journey. If you want to book onto one the courses then please sign up via the following links: Is Self-Employment Right for Me Business Start-Up Course Tell us about yourself and a fun
Spreading the Message of End of Life and Palliative Care to Black and Ethnic Minority Communities
Colourful Radio Interview with Christine Locke The CEO of diversity House Christine Locke was interviewed by the Breakfast Show hosts of Colourful Radio raising the awareness of end of life and palliative care within Black and Ethnic minority communities. You can listen to the audio or have a read through the transcripts. Listen To Audio Radio Show Transcript Desiree (Colourful Radio): End of life care is support for people who are in the last
Raising Women’s Voices a Call for Change – Domestic Violence
Historically, violence towards women was accepted dating as far back as the Romans regarding being able to beat one’s wife. English Common Law stated a man could beat his wife with a stick no longer than his thumb. However, due to the rise of feminism this law became illegal. However, one can argue the legislation around domestic violence has changed, yet the institutions and legislation which support society seem as prejudice towards women, this is also a view which
Arts and Crafts – Age UK
You can never really be too old for arts and craft, Diversity House has been working alongside Age UK in Sittingbourne on a Monday morning, delivering craft workshops with their elderly members. Elderly members of the community from the Swale area come to Age UK daily, were they are looked after and entertained by Age UK’s lovely staff. The last few months of the year are great for craft enthusiast as there is Halloween, Remembrance Day, and then Christmas. Which means
Revealing the Centenary Memorial Stone
Sunday 28th October 2018 Diversity House and Swale County Council revealed the Inclusive Remembrance stone in Sittingbourne town centre on Sunday 28th October. The Centenary Memorial Stone is paying homage to all of those who fought in WW1, highlighting the global reach of the WW1 and all of those who contributed and were affected within the Commonwealth and beyond. The stone is especially fitting as we are at the centenary of World War 1. Swale Council is the twin