Blog

A blog post by Ed Mayo former CEO of Pilotlight, detailing his decision to hang up his executive hat and step back into the world where he began: as a volunteer.

Dr Francine Ryan, Senior Lecturer in Law and Director of the Open Justice Centre at The Open University discusses the importance of AI education and training for the voluntary sector.

This blog, written by Irene Afful MSc, introduces the Phoenix Leadership Programme and demonstrates how organisations can develop similar leadership programmes to support people from minoritised backgrounds.

In this blog post, Dr Lace M Jackson, academic at The Open University School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, discusses Global Majority Leadership.

In this blog, Helen Britton, CVSL Visting Fellow and practitioner researcher, shares her reflections and insights from attending CVSL’s 2025 9th Annual Conference.

In this post blog, Olufemi Oloruntimehin (Law Student and CVSL Intern) shares his experience with the 20-week CVSL internship. He covers both the practical experience and reflects on his key takeaways. The cogs and machinery image symbolises how according to him, life is continuous, meaning that we must continuously learn and adapt, be resilient, and appreciate that collaboration and teamwork are vital. 

In this blog, Olufemi (Femi) Oloruntimehin (law student and CVSL Intern) discusses his insights into the proceedings at a hybrid MEL Programme learning hub held in Belfast on May 7th, 2025. The session featured two OU alumni (Ana and Nandi) as motivational speakers. In this article, Femi shares his lessons from the session.

In this blog post Aleigha Dunkley, Law Student and CVSL Student Intern, captures the key messages of two keynote speakers at the MEL Programme learning hub held on May 1^st, 2025. 

The keynote speakers were Katija Dew (Acting Director for Wales, The British Red Cross and Board Member, Social Care Wales) and Helal Uddin (Co-Director - Head of Services & Partnerships, Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team - EYST Wales). Aleigha concludes the piece with her reflections.

This blog Olufemi Oloruntimehin, Law student and Student Intern with CVSL, will explore continuing racial justice struggles in Bristol, highlighting events, figures, and their impact on society.