Take Part in our co-development process to help build a Resource for Racially Equitable Public Engagement
As part of NCCPE's inclusion work, we are commissioning a resource to support public engagement professionals in practising racially equitable public engagement.
We want future users’ voices to help shape the resource, so please express your interest in joining the process as soon as possible. Vanessa Mignan Jenkins and Siddharth Kankaria lead the co-development process, and both have extensive experience supporting public engagement teams in implementing equitable engagement practices and participatory processes. Register your interest now to help shape the resource.
Your Contribution
Your participation will help shape a resource grounded in diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise from across the public engagement sector.
As contributors, you will help to;
identify priority topics
share examples, case studies and questions from your own work
review draft materials at key milestones
Get involved
There will be multiple ways to participate, including;
one-on-one conversations in July and early August (expressions of interest are now closed for this activity)
feedback sessions on draft materials planned for October (about 60 to 90 minutes per session)
participatory workshop reviews in November (about 60 to 90 minutes per session).
Each stage offers a focused chance to shape the resource at key points. If you decide to participate in every stage, it will take you 3 to 5 hours between July and November 2026.
The expression-of-interest form for the other activities will remain open until October, and you are welcome to join at any stage.
Recognition
All contributors will be equally credited and acknowledged, according to your preference, as this is a co-developed resource.
If you would like to participate but there are barriers preventing you, such as caring responsibilities, employment status (i.e. part time, freelance, maternity), or your employer is not able to support your involvement as part of your role, we can provide financial assistance in the form of a one-off honorarium. It is important to note that the honorarium is not a direct payment for your time and that you are responsible for declaring it for tax purposes. We can offer the honorarium in the form of a bank transfer or a LoveToShop voucher.
Who can apply?
We welcome expressions of interest from PEPs with varied backgrounds and experiences, and encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues who may be interested. Please apply now using the form and indicate your interest in joining the process.
While we aim to include as many interested participants as possible, space may be limited due to capacity constraints and to ensure a diverse range of perspectives. If the number of expressions of interest exceeds available spaces, we may need to select participants to achieve a balanced group. In selecting participants, we will consider factors such as relevant experience in public engagement, a mix of institutional and community perspectives, representation from different sectors or disciplines, and diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences. We will confirm your participation after reviewing all submissions and will provide updates to all applicants.
If you have any questions or require accommodations, please contact Alison Wright (Alison4.Wright@uwe.ac.uk).