The World Reimagined

Our mission is to collect, preserve and celebrate the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in the UK and to inspire and give strength to individuals, communities, and society.

Black Cultural Archives grew from a community response to the New Cross Massacre (1981), the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (1984); underachievement of Black children in British schools, the failings of the Race Relations Act 1976, and the negative impacts of racism against, and a lack of popular recognition of, and representation by people of African and Caribbean descent in the UK.

Our founders, including the iconic Len Garrison, came to the conclusion that what was needed was a space where members of the community, especially young people, could come and find positive representations of themselves in history and culture. This act of self-help expanded into the creation of what our founders called an ‘archive museum’ that evidenced and painted a more comprehensive picture of Black presence in Britain.

Black Cultural Archives is the home of Black British History.

We use our mission to collect, preserve and celebrate the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in the UK and to inspire and give strength to individuals, communities and society.

Our HQ is 1 Windrush Square in Brixton, London.

At our HQ we run a series of gallery exhibitions, educational programmes and public engagement events. We provide free access to our unique set of archives, museum objects and reference library.

We have become the leading non-governmental and heritage institutional voice for the Windrush Generation. We are part of the Windrush Action Group and the Windrush National Organising Committee.

BCA’s network includes current collaborations with the Universities of Roehampton and Kings College.

We are leaders in the heritage sector for our work on workforce diversity, and we are interrogating decolonial archival practices.

The Leicester Business Improvement District was established after 85% of businesses voted ‘yes’ to the development of a BID in the city in a ballot in November 2017.

Representing 714 businesses and organisations and covering most of Leicester city centre, BID Leicester has is focused on delivering key priorities to transform Leicester city centre, including creating a clean safe and attractive environment, raising Leicester’s profile through high-quality marketing and creating a strong business voice.

BBSTEM is a non-profit organisation campaigning for balance and representation of Black individuals in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

They aim to encourage, enable, and energise individuals in business, industry, and education to widen participation and contribution of Black individuals in STEM. Their network of over 800 BBSTEM members aim to inspire the young Black British generation to pursue STEM subjects in university and beyond. Their principal mission is to have Black parity in the UK’s STEM workforce, from school to the highest level in industry.

The Black Heart Foundation aims to remove barriers to achievement for under-resourced and under-represented people by providing educational scholarships through its Black Heart Scholarship Programme and distributing grants to community initiatives that support the community and provide coaching and pastoral care to talented, ambitious and committed young people.

BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of March 31, 2022, BNY Mellon had $45.5 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $2.3 trillion in assets under management.

BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.

Bridges Fund Management invests in the transition to a more inclusive and sustainable economy. Its specialist property funds invest in growth locations and sectors that are well-placed to benefit from changing demographics and societal needs, driving value through physical and operational improvements, and implementing sustainability features that reduce costs, improve valuations and future-proof real estate assets.

Bristol City Centre Centre Business Improvement District (BID) is a not-for-profit organisation working to make Bristol an even better place for those who work, study live and spend leisure time in the city.

Broadmead BID (Business Improvement District) was established in 2005 to support retailers in Bristol Shopping Quarter and deliver agreed initiatives to improve the area for those live, work or visit here.

The UK’s leading art supplies retailer, Cass Art is committed to encouraging everyone to realise their creative talents by providing the world’s top quality materials at the guaranteed best prices.

We help government clients save money, deliver better services, build lasting capability in areas of public procurement, financial management, major project implementation and delivery, data & digital, communication, human resources and workforce.

Co-Counsel is a thriving virtual law firm dedicated to offering practical, agile and direct advice. We advise clients across all sectors, on commercial, corporate and employment matters with a special interest in technology.

We focus on commercial priorities, making sure our clients get practical value from legal advice by balancing risk and cost, using technology to help target legal spend effectively. Co-Counsel, founded in 2013, was one of the first virtual law firms regulated by the SRA. We’re proud of our talented and diverse team and are committed to supporting our profession by training a new generation of lawyers.

GE drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges, bringing real progress and possibility to every corner of the planet – safely delivering people where they need to go; powering homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses; and offering more precise diagnostics and care when patients need it most.

2022 marks 130 years for GE, with GE UK & Ireland employing ~8500 people across 20+ sites. We continue to drive innovation across the UK and Ireland, from testing the world’s largest wind turbine, the Haliade-X, in Northumberland; handling the world’s largest and most fuel efficient aviation engine, GE9X, in Wales; to supplying around 2 in 3 NHS hospitals nationwide with medical imaging equipment; and providing propulsion systems for the UK’s largest ever naval vessel, the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier.

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates trains across the Great Western franchise area, which includes South Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, across southern England and into London. GWR provides high speed, commuter, regional and branch line train services, and before the covid-19 pandemic helped over 100 million passengers reach their destinations every year.

A world-leading international law firm, known for our insight and diverse perspectives.

Located in 26 offices across Asia Pacific, UK, EMEA and North America, we strive to address and resolve our clients’ complex business challenges. Whether our client is a multinational corporation or a charity serving a community with urgent needs, we build relationships to deliver the best possible outcomes.

As lawyers, social impact and a sense of justice underpin everything we aspire to achieve in building a sustainable and resilient future.

HUB is a leading Build to Rent developer taking a progressive approach to creating living places across the UK. HUB builds strong relationships with its partners to create distinctive places where people and communities can flourish. Now over 10 years old, HUB has 5,500+ homes completed or under development in lifestyle cities including London, Leeds, Birmingham and Edinburgh.

Landsec creates places that make a lasting positive contribution to our communities and our planet. We bring people together, forming connections with each other and the spaces we create.

To us, sustainability means anticipating and responding to the evolving needs of our customers, communities, partners and employees. We keep environmental and social issues at the core of everything we do.

Liverpool BID Company is a private, not-for-profit organisation, representing the interests of 1,000 levy paying businesses in Liverpool city centre, across two BIDs (Business Improvement Districts) – Retail & Leisure BID and Culture & Commerce BID.

The aim of Liverpool BID Company is to improve the trading environment in the BID Area for the businesses and employees within it, to attract new investors, and to lobby on behalf of the businesses it represents. It achieves this by focusing on three key areas: resilience, community and placemaking.

Liverpool ONE is one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations, set in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. Built around the existing streets of Liverpool, the 1.65 million sq ft contemporary open-air complex is a must-visit for those who love to shop, eat, drink and relax.

Liverpool ONE has over 170 stores, bars and restaurants, a 14-screen cinema, indoor golf courses and a five-acre park spanning across five areas including Paradise Street, South John Street, Hanover Street and the Leisure Terrace.

Lush Liverpool is the biggest Lush in the world. An interactive playground of fun and pampering experiences where all are welcome always.

MARK is a privately held real estate investment management firm focused on the opportunities presented by urbanisation and technological change. The firm has a multi-platform strategy that enables institutional investors to benefit from structural changes in real estate. MARK has has a diversified portfolio spanning residential, offices, inner-city and luxury retail and last-mile logistics.

Merseyrail is the most punctual and reliable rail network in the UK, with consistently high scores for passenger satisfaction and multiple national award wins for customer service and punctuality.

With more than 600 trains each day, every 15 minutes, to 68 stations throughout the Liverpool City Region, including four underground stations serving the city centre, Merseyrail is one of the biggest metro railways in the UK.

Merseyrail employs around 1,200 people and boasts the smallest gender pay gap of any train operating company in the UK.

An East Midlands based charity fighting for the creative voices of children and young people. Our vision is to inspire children and young people to harness the power of arts, creativity and culture for positive change

Morgans Hotel Swansea is a luxurious boutique hotel located in the centre of Swansea, just a stone’s throw away from the beautiful maritime quarter & the brand new Swansea Arena. Just a short drive away is the picturesque village of The Mumbles & award-winning Gower coastline. Boasting 42 individual bedrooms – Morgans is an irresistible venue in the heart of Swansea.

Based in South Wales, Morganstone is one of Wales’ fastest growing, multi-disciplined construction companies. Morganstone specialise in providing high quality development solutions for housing associations, public sector bodies, local authorities and private developers. The company prides itself on consistently delivering high quality results that create value and connect local communities throughout Wales. Morganstone provides a complete service to its clients from initial engagement, including early contractor involvement, through to completion and handover. Additional services offered by Morganstone include; land acquisition and appraisal, assistance with open market sales, in-house design and a specialist technical team.

Organic cotton tampons, pads and wipes for periods & incontinence, parents & babies. Revolutionising periods since 1989.

Organic, Natural, Sustainable, Vegan.

Osborne Clarke is a future-focused international legal practice with 300+ Partners and 1,000+ talented lawyers across 26 global locations. We’re widely recognised for our award-winning culture, responsible business practices and commitment to diversity and inclusion. We help our clients successfully tackle the issues they’re facing today and prepare for tomorrow. We provide a three-dimensional approach, combining outstanding legal expertise, in-depth sector knowledge and transformational insight on the global drivers of change that are having the biggest impact on our clients’ businesses: decarbonisation, digitalisation and urban dynamics.

We’re thrilled for Port Sunlight Village Trust to be a part of The World Reimagined – excitingly, both as the partner for the Wirral’s Globe and as the host of a local school’s Learning Globe at our heritage site.

Port Sunlight Village Trust (PSVT) is custodian of Port Sunlight, an incredibly unique heritage site, visitor destination, and independent residential and business community. This industrial model village was built by William Lever in the late 19th-century, for the workers at his soapmaking factory, Lever Brothers. It is the world’s finest planned working-class community. PSVT is the independent charitable trust that has been responsible for the conservation of the village for the last 20 years. Its vision is ‘to make Port Sunlight an inspiring place to live, work and visit.

We’re taking active steps to transform the ways in which our heritage estate addresses the colonial legacy hidden behind the beautiful architecture and gardens. The World Reimagined shines a light on the era of transatlantic enslavement that preceded Lever’s colonial dealings. As such, it’s a chance for our visitors and village residents alike to gain a deeper understanding of the ways that racist systems evolve over time.

Based in Leicester since 2017, and employing over 200 staff, PPL PRS is a joint venture between PPL and PRS for Music.

PPL PRS is the UK’s music licensing organisation. The Music Licence from PPL PRS allows businesses and organisations to legally play music for their employees and customers. It covers virtually all commercially released music. This includes millions of the most popular and well-loved songs and recordings, not just from the UK but also from around the world. This ranges from grassroots and independent artists and composers through to the biggest names in the business.

Always focused towards identifying talent, The Rumi Foundation partners individuals and organisations in the UK and all across the globe who share our vision to nurture inspiring initiatives with the capacity to create a richer and hopefully better society for us all.

It is our mission to see potential realised and we serve this goal, passionately, whenever the opportunity presents itself, by enabling access to our networks, our mentoring and our experience.

St. Pancras International is an iconic Grade I listed building. There’s a wealth of contrasting and characteristic locations all under one roof. The entire venue is a destination in its own right, but it is also connected to national and international locations via sustainable high-speed rail. It’s home to an array of shops, bars and restaurants and it is known for its calendar of new and engaging cultural experiences.

Providing sustainable, natural solid format solutions for personal care, haircare & beauty brands. Shampoo & conditioner bars, facial cleansing bars, baby bars & soaps. Brand or manufacturer we can help.

Stratford International is a busy travel hub, offering commuters and leisure travellers high-speed connection between central and East London and Kent and the Southeast. The station is situated next to popular destinations including 2012 Olympic Park and Westfield Stratford City.

We are a city as rich as we are diverse in culture, history and tradition and we are proud to welcome The World Reimagined. This ground-breaking project will enlighten, empower and educate the community.

Swansea City Association Football is a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales, that plays in the Championship, the second tier of English Football. The club was founded in 1912 as Swansea Town and joined the Football League in 1921. The club changed their name in 1969, when they adopted the name Swansea City to reflect Swansea’s new status as a city.

Founded in 1920, Swansea University is a research-led, dual campus university located along Swansea Bay in south Wales, UK. Its stunning beachfront campuses and friendly welcome make Swansea University a desirable destination for more than 22,000 students from across the globe. There are three academic faculties, delivering around 450 undergraduate and 350 postgraduate degree programmes.

Swansea is a UK top 25 institution (24th in the 2022 Guardian University Guide 2022). In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 86% of Swansea University’s overall research and 91% of its research environment were classed as world-leading and internationally excellent.

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in the modern economy. We do this by providing an actionable picture of each person so they can be reliably represented in the marketplace. As a result, businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good.® A leading presence in more than 30 countries across five continents, TransUnion provides solutions that help create economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for hundreds of millions of people.

The U.S. Embassy in London supports robust U.S.-UK transatlantic partnerships through education, exchange, and cultural programming.

The University of Bristol is ranked within the top 10 universities in the UK and 61st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022); it is also ranked among the top five institutions in the UK for its research, according to analysis of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021; and is the 3rd most targeted university by top UK employers.

The University was founded in 1876 and was granted its Royal Charter in 1909. It was the first university in England to admit women on the same basis as men.

The University is a major force in the economic, social and cultural life of Bristol and the region, but is also a significant player on the world stage. It has over 20,000 undergraduates and over 7,000 postgraduate students from more than 150 countries, and its research links span the globe.

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is focused on solving future global challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and a culture of enterprise. UWE Bristol plays pivotal role in the regional economy, with approximately 36,000 students, strong industry networks, and connections with over 1,000 employers. With over £300 million invested in infrastructure, buildings and facilities across all Campuses, UWE Bristol is creating a place for learning that is innovative, ambitious, connected and inclusive.

Vastint UK is a real estate organisation that creates large-scale mixed-use neighbourhoods that balance working, living and leisure, adding long-term value to local communities. Vastint has been active in the UK since 2010 with schemes in London (Sugar House Island), Leeds (Aire Park) and Cardiff. Community and commercial interests are at the heart of Vastint’s developments, inspired by how people enjoy working and living in the modern world.