Organisations across the UK are working towards a more inclusive future with a range of support and advice for students and people from the Black community and beyond.
We are pleased to be able to showcase some of these organisations and the support they provide.
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SEO London
SEO London offers free career development and mentoring for students from underrepresented ethnic and low-income backgrounds. From secondary school to university, programs provide skills workshops, mentoring, employer access, and support for internships and graduate roles.
MAMA Youth Project
MAMA Youth Project empowers young people aged 18–30 from underrepresented backgrounds with free, hands-on training for careers in TV and media. Focusing on those with limited access to education or employment, we provide essential skills, real-world experience, and tailored support into jobs with our industry partners - driving diversity and opening doors to lasting careers in media.
Media Trust
Charity offering training & mentoring for under-represented talent through programmes like Black Britain Unspoken with WBD. Also provide comms training & support for charities with the help of media industry volunteers including filmmakers via Media Trust Films.
Black Solicitors Network – Grassroots
BSN’s Grassroots programme supports Black law students in the UK with skills workshops, career training, and professional exposure. Top participants may access mentorship and work experience, helping bridge the gap from study to legal careers.
Association for Black & Minority Ethnic Engineers
AFBE-UK supports Black & Minority Ethnic students in engineering from secondary school to early careers through year round programmes led by senior engineering and technology professionals. Programs use role models, workshops, mentoring, employability support and employer exposure to build STEM interest, confidence, skills, networks, and career readiness.
The Taylor Bennett Foundation
The Taylor Bennett Foundation empowers minority ethnic talent in UK PR and communications. Since 2008, it has supported 1,200+ young people with fully paid training, mentoring, and internships delivered with leading agencies and FTSE 100 companies, helping them progress from entry-level to senior roles.
Melanin Medics
Melanin Medics is a UK charity promoting racial diversity in medicine, supporting Black medical students and doctors through mentorship, networking, outreach, and career development. Founded in 2017, it has helped thousands with guidance and professional growth.
Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education
YCEDE offers tailored mentoring for postgraduate researchers, pairing PGRs with staff from their own or partner universities. Over six months, one-to-one and group mentoring supports academic, professional, and personal development, building confidence and networks.