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A group of six people stand on stage in front of a screen displaying “The Black Writers Guild,” smiling as the audience takes photos.

20 Oct 2025

Narrating the now: The Black Writers Guild – Where words met wounds
Portrait of Bavani Naidu

17 Oct 2025

Diwali: Reflecting on Light, Legacy and Love
A woman wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, with a flower-printed shawl wrapped around her. She sits on a car bonnet that is spray painted with psychedelic patterns.

2 Oct 2025

Fashion power: 12 moments where clothes sparked change
Legal professional Michael Ezimoha holds a framed certificate

1 Oct 2025

Black History, future legacy: Why culturally sensitive Wills matter
Katie Piper walking the catwalk in an upcycled outfit

23 Sep 2025

Oxfam x Vinted Style for Change Fashion Show
Protest outside of Westminster - a line of people holding a banner that says Red Line for Gaza

28 Aug 2025

What's it like going on a march?
A large crowd of people participate in a climate protest, with one prominent sign showing flames around Earth that reads, "OUR HOUSE IS ON FIRE."

20 Aug 2025

How to make a climate justice placard
The Climate Coalition outside of Westminster all holding banners

14 Jul 2025

Act Now Change Forever: Who knew lobbying your MP could be so much fun?
A man with a beard is standing and smiling at the camera. He is wearing a light beige suit jacket over a white dress shirt, with his hands behind his back.

27 Jun 2025

Taking pride in your estate planning
Salford, Greater Manchester, UK. 10.21.2023: Pro Palestinian protesters gather en masse outside BBC offices in Media City, Salford, in protest of broadcaster's coverage of Israel Palestine conflict.

25 Jun 2025

How do humanitarian crises become ‘hidden’?
Mx Jones waving pride flag

19 Jun 2025

Writing a Will is an act of care, love and defiance
An image of donations being handed to an Oxfam member of staff in an Oxfam high street shop

6 Jun 2025

5 tips for donating your preloved items to Oxfam