Last chance to join City Belonging at the Lady Mayor’s Show

Members of employee resource groups and diversity networks in the Square Mile have until Tuesday 28th October to sign up to join the City Belonging Project at the Lady Mayor’s Show.

As November approaches, preparations are well underway for the City Belonging Project’s presence at this year’s historic Lady Mayor’s Show on 8 November. We’re inviting representatives from employee resource groups and diversity networks in the Square Mile to take part in the parade alongside us. If you would like to join, now is your final chance to register your interest before the deadline this Tuesday, 28 October.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, 28 October, 12.30-1.30pm, City of London
BLACK HISTORY IN THE CULTURE MILE- A WALKING TOUR
Join the Culture Mile BID and expert guide Tony Warner for a walking tour uncovering the hidden stories of Black Londoners in the Square Mile. This tour explores stories from Windrush heroes and African emperors to civil rights movements and cultural landmarks. Led by Tony Warner, founder of Black History Walks and author of Black History Walks Volume 1, the tour offers a powerful lens into London’s layered past and the enduring legacy of its Black communities.

Tuesday, 28 October, 4pm-Late, 1 Creechurch Place

RESPECT MULTICILUTRALISM: STANDING FIRM IN POWER AND PRIDE
Join Howden for a panel event on what it means to ‘bring your whole self’ to work. This panel event will explore how talent and resilience intersect with allyship and leadership to drive individuals’ career progression. Through inspiring stories and open dialogue, the panellists will share how they have embraced their identity, overcome challenges and stood firm in their pride and power throughout their careers.

Tuesday, 28 October, 5.30-8.30pm, Leadenhall Street
THE ICAN 5TH ANNUAL BLACK-OWNED MARKET
Join iCAN for the 5th Annual Black-Owned Market, a dynamic evening dedicated to celebrating Black-owned businesses within the insurance industry. The event offers a lively market atmosphere with food, drinks, and a variety of unique products to explore. Now in its fifth year, the market continues to create a space for meaningful connections, support for diverse entrepreneurs, and a celebration of business excellence. Come along to enjoy the community spirit and discover something special.

Saturday, 8 November 11-2.30pm, City of London
LADY MAYOR’S SHOW
The Lord Mayor’s Show is the oldest, longest, best loved and least-rehearsed civic procession in the world, dating back to the 13th century. This year celebrates Dame Susan Langley DBE, the 697th Lord Mayor of London (of which only three have been female) and the first ever to be titled the Lady Mayor. Join us in marking this milestone moment and welcoming a new chapter in the City’s rich tradition. We’ve also created a toolkit to help you spread the word on your organisation’s intranet or social media.

Monday, 10 November, 4-8pm, 1 Creechurch Lane
OUR SAFER CITY: SHAPING SAFE WORKPLACES
Our Safer City: Shaping Safe Workplaces is an upcoming in-person event hosted by the City of London Crime Prevention Association at Howden UK Group. The session will spotlight the Workers’ Protection Act and the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, bringing together business leaders and safety professionals to share strategies for building safer, more inclusive workplaces across the City.

Thursday, 13 November, 9-11am, Mansion House
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DIVERSITY STOCKTAKE EVENT
Join leaders from across financial and professional services for a pivotal event focused on closing the socio-economic diversity gap at senior levels. Five years since the launch of the Socio-Economic Diversity Taskforce and three years since setting the target for 50% of senior leaders to come from non-professional backgrounds, it’s time to assess progress and accelerate change. This event is a call to action to ensure the sector is one where people from all backgrounds can thrive and progress.

Thursday, 20 November, 5-8pm, Angel Lane
CREATING BELONGING FOR NEURODIVERGENT NEW JOINERS – PANEL AND RECEPTION
In this Neurodiversity in the City discussion, we’ll unpack what true inclusion looks like. Our speakers will explore strategies for accessible training, effective communication, and workplace adjustments that enable all minds to thrive. Learn from organisations that have embedded neuroinclusion into their early career programmes and discover how managers and teams can play an active role in building a culture where difference is a strength.

Join your local police panel
Do you want to help shape local police priorities and feed in ideas from your organisation? Local police panels are being held across the City during November, online or in-person. They present an excellent opportunity to get to know your local police team and feed in any concerns relating to crime and safety that you or your colleagues may have. To find out more, including the date of your local meeting, please contact Preet.Desai1@cityoflondon.gov.uk or visit this website.

Faith in the City Report
Last week, we launched our Faith in the City research highlighting the importance of faith and belief in the City, the needs of people of faith in the workplace, and how these could be better supported through collaboration. The report also sets out a vision for the next phase of the project: a pilot providing chaplaincy services and religious literacy accreditation for City businesses, as well as support for faith events and festivals. Explore the research here.