The report, conducted by Cranfield School of Management and sponsored by Aviva, highlights the lack of progress in improving gender diversity at the highest executive positions of FTSE 350 companies.
Despite progress in female representation in non-executive board positions, the report identifies the lack of women in executive roles on boards of the UK’s leading companies.
December
02dec19:0021:00Santa in the City in 2025 | Maggie's
02/12/2025 19:00 - 21:00(GMT+00:00)
Paternoster Square
London, EC4M
Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you and your friends and family into the festive spirit, all while raising money for Maggie’s. Join
Join us for what is sure to be a festive treat! Santa in the City 2025 is taking place on three dates:
2nd December
3rd December
4th December
Run or walk the 4.5km for Maggie’s! Walkers start at 7:00 pm each night, and runners start at 7:15 pm each night.
We ask each participant to aim to raise £100 to support Maggie’s.
Dates: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th December
Start Times: Walkers: 7:00 PM | Runners: 7:15 PM
Location: Paternoster Square, London
The iconic 4.5 km route follows the river past Shakespeare’s Globe and the Millennium Bridge, taking in views of St Paul’s Cathedral, Southwark Bridge and The Tower of London all starting and ending at Paternoster Square.
Whether you run, jog or walk the distance is up to you!
Every (adult) runner is provided with a 5-piece Santa suit including a hat, beard, jacket, trousers & belt, as well as a participant number, plus a medal on completion.
06dec(dec 6)11:0007(dec 7)17:00Black Culture Market - Christmas Market
06/12/2025 11:00 - 07/12/2025 17:00(GMT+00:00)
Department Store,
248 Ferndale Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8FR
Celebrating African and Caribbean Culture & Commerce Black Culture Market supports emerging entrepreneurs & new black businesses of African & Caribbean descent with opportunities to showcase and sell their products in
Black Culture Market supports emerging entrepreneurs & new black businesses of African & Caribbean descent with opportunities to showcase and sell their products in the retail industry. We achieve this by curating and hosting exclusive Black Market events in a variety of iconic venues across London and beyond.
We exist to:
Our next event taking place over two days in the heart of Brixton offers a diverse, quality shopping and cultural experience celebrating producers of the African & Caribbean community. If you’re looking for gifts, cards, unique prints, jewellery, male grooming kits, skincare, clothes or other original accessories come down! This market truly embodies the community’s spirit as well as supports black businesses.
Sat, 6th and Sun, 7th December 2025, Brixton – 11:00 – 17:00 both days
Please join us for an inspiring showcase of carefully selected black businesses in December 2025. This is an indoor, face-to-face event that supports emerging entrepreneurs & new black businesses of African & Caribbean descent with retail opportunities.
Our next event taking place over two days in the heart of Brixton offers a diverse, quality shopping and cultural experience celebrating producers of the African & Caribbean community.
If you’re looking for gifts, cards, unique prints, jewellery, male grooming kits, skincare, clothes or other original accessories come down! This market truly embodies the community’s spirit as well as supports black businesses.
🗓️ Sat 6th & Sun 7th December 2025
🛍 40+ traders
🌯 Tasty food & cakes
👗 Fantastic fashion
🎁 Beautiful gifts
📖 Books
🧴 Natural Skincare
🧸 Toys and Educational products
🎨 African Art
🎄 Christmas Market
🕚 11am-5pm (both days)
📍Downstairs at The Department Store, Brixton, SW9 8FR
10/12/2025 10:00 - 13:00(GMT+00:00)
Introducing MenoMinds – Free Training for Women in Business We’re excited to share MenoMinds, a fully funded programme created by Menospace and
We’re excited to share MenoMinds, a fully funded programme created by Menospace and Minds That Work, supporting women in business, freelancing, or entrepreneurship through the emotional and mental challenges of menopause.
Wednesday 10 December | 10:00am – 1:00pm (UK)
Live on Zoom | 💷 Free (funded by NEBOSH’s Social Purpose Programme)
Menopause can affect confidence, focus and wellbeing — MenoMinds helps you take back control with practical tools and a supportive community.
You’ll explore the CARE Framework:
Includes a digital workbook and invitation to monthly community groups on sleep, nutrition and stress management.
Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and women in small or micro-businesses (under 50 employees).
Facilitators: Haley White (Menospace) and Victoria Brookbank (Minds That Work)
