Reach Society
Building Connections
A member of the Council of Leaders, The COL
A member of Fair Education Alliance, The FEA
Reach Society News
30 New Scholarships for British African Caribbean Students
The University of Glasgow's reparative justice programme will transform lives in the Black community.
The first project emerging from the collaboration between the University of Glasgow and Reach Society is the James McCune Smith Scholarships for British students of African Caribbean background who are admitted to undergraduate degree courses in 2019.
Employability Day in Leicester, 29 May
Young people, aged 10 to19, in Leicester and nearby areas, and their parents and carers, had the opportunity to gain invaluable information, advice and guidance from roughly two dozen professionals, from the local Black community, and slightly more than two dozen local employers, large and small, at the first Employability Day held on 29 May 2019, on the campus of the University of Leicester. 2019 Report of the 8th Careers Conference
On Tuesday, 9th April, Reach Society once again showcased talent in the Black community at its 8th Careers Conference. The attendance reached a new record of more than 1700 young people aged 13 to 24, and some parents. The turnout was a 50 percent increase on the year before.
Forthcoming Events
- 27/09/2019 6.30pm - Networking Conversation (at Palestra House)
- 19/10/2019 7.30pm - 8th Recognition Awards Dinner
- 25/10/2019 6.30pm - Networking Conversation (at Palestra House, TfL)
- 29/11/2019 6.30pm - Networking Conversation (at Palestra House)
The main objectives of the networking programme in the Reach Society are to generate amity between Black professional men.
The representation programme: Connects Reach Society role models with young people, and in particular Black boys and young Black men, to inspire them;
There are two sets of recognition awards - one for self development, which will be awarded to children and young adults; and the other for extra-ordinary contributions and long service to Reach Society.
Lloyds Bank Community Fund, 2012 Regional Winner
City & Islington College, 2014 Community Partner
BITC Race Equality Award, 2016 Highly Commended Award Winner
Reports
Below are the reports published by Reach Society
| Title | View |
|---|---|
| 2017 Grace Foods and Reach Society Scholarship |  |
| 2016 Recognition Report | |
| 2016 Careers Conference Report | |
| 2015 Recognition Report | |
| 2015 COLL-Index 9, ExeSum Report | |
| 2015 Think Tank Report | |
| 2015 Careers Conference Report | |
| 2014 Recognition Report | |
| 2014 Careers Conference Report | |
| 2013 Recognition Report | |
| 2013 Careers Conference Report | |
| 2012 Recognition Report | |
| 2012 Careers Conference Overview | |
| How to start your own Smart Children Club for parents | |
| Achievers Survey - secrets of their success! | |