PREACH Inclusion® (formerly BAME in Property)

✨ An evening with Hashi Mohamed ✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our live interview with renowned speaker, author and barrister, Hashi Mohamed, in conversation with PREACH Inclusion® (formerly BAME in Property) founder, Priya Aggarwal-Shah. The evening was filled with thought-provoking insights as Hashi shared his powerful story - from refugee to barrister - offering a candid and relatable discussion on social mobility, inclusion, the housing crisis, and much more. Hashi’s journey is a testament to resilience and breaking barriers, while navigating numerous challenges. He spoke passionately about the importance of the first four years in a child's life, the power of language, and the importance of representation in leadership. The event also included a book signing of Hashi's acclaimed debut 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘜𝘴, along with a chance to network and connect with industry professionals. We are honoured to have had the opportunity to partner with Hashi on this event. All proceeds from the event, over £750, will be donated to Da'aro Youth Project, an organisation supporting refugees and asylum seekers from the Horn of Africa. Thank you Sarah Robson and Zeena Elhassan, for sharing more about the work they do and to everyone for their generous donations. A special thank you to our corporate partner, Montagu Evans, for hosting us in your stunning office. Photo credits: Raj Gedhu.

Pleasure to be back at Grayling to deliver a networking masterclass to the Planning and Infrastructure team. Thanks to everyone who took part, shared their views and asked some great questions. Time to put those networking tips to use soon! Priya Aggarwal-Shah Ross McWilliams

🗣️ In conversation with... 🗣️ This month, we caught up with Kitesh Patel MBA,, Director of Risk at Places for People (PfP), one of PREACH Inclusion’s corporate partners. Kitesh’s journey is rooted in his background as a British Hindu growing up in Leicester during the 1980s. As the eldest child in a family of immigrants from India, he grew up in a household where his mum navigated the complexities of settling into a new country while raising a family. This shaped Kitesh’s own understanding of identity and belonging. During our conversation, we reflected on his upbringing, career trajectory and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). From his early experiences in Leicester to his current role in one of the UK’s largest social enterprises, Kitesh’s story offers valuable lessons on navigating personal identity, professional challenges, and making a lasting impact in both the workplace and society. So, grab a cuppa and dive into his inspiring story: https://lnkd.in/e_JarkjP Kasia Klunduk Rachael Atherton Nicole Egglestone

FREE UKREiiF tickets up for grabs! We are heading to UKREIIF this May in Leeds and are pleased to offer a limited number of free tickets to individuals who may otherwise not be able to attend. As with other conferences we support, our mission is to make these opportunities accessible to those who face barriers to participation. If you'd like to apply for a free ticket, you will need to meet the following criteria: *Eligibility* You must meet at least one of these: - You have not previously received a free ticket from us (we are keen to offer tickets to new applicants). - You are from an underrepresented background within the Built Environment sector. You must meet the following as well: - You are part of an SME or are an independent/freelance consultant, where the cost of a UKREIIF ticket would be significant. (Unfortunately, we cannot offer free tickets to individuals employed by major real estate companies - they should be providing your ticket!). To apply for a ticket, please email hello@preachinclusion.com with 150 words on why you would like to attend UKREIIF and how it will benefit you. Please apply by 23rd March, 11.59pm. Successful applicants will be notified before the end of the month. Happy applying!

📢 WEEKEND JOB HUNTING! 📢 If you're looking for your next role, please check out the below opportunities on our Jobs Board... ➡️ Assistant Engineer and Assistant Consultant (Transport Planning) - both are graduate opportunities at Momentum Transport Consultancy. Deadline: 14 March 2025 (LAST FEW HOURS TO APPLY!). ➡️ Commercial Real Estate Leasing Advisor and Real Estates Capital Markets Advisor - both are evergreen opportunities we are hosting for JLL. These are aimed at professionals from non-real estate backgrounds, who can bring new skills and fresh perspectives. ➡️ Team Coordinator (12 months FTC) at Montagu Evans, providing support and assistance to the London Industrial & Logistics team. Deadline: 23 March 2025. ➡️ Senior Surveyor - Residential Valudations at Montagu Evans. An opportunity within the Valuation workstream of Residential Valuation Advisory, based in the London office. Deadline: 5th April 2025. ➡️ Property Asset Manager (Leeds) with Potter Space. The role would suit an asset manager or surveyor (min circa 3 yrs PQE) currently working in either a similar in-house role, or someone seeking to make the move client side. Deadline: 13th April 2025. As always, more details and information on how to apply, on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eWJnXXw4 Please email hello@preachinclusion.com to advertise your next role with us and reach 1,000s of people across our network.

Thanks to everyone who joined our London public speaking masterclass, hosted at Grayling yesterday. It's always great to see participants grow in confidence throughout the session and support each other with peer review, through the mock exercises. With a bit of preparation, practice and a focus on the audience, anyone can excel. Our next open public speaking masterclass will be in Manchester this June 👀. We're excited to bring this course to a new city. If you're interested in joining, please email hello@preachinclusion.com to express your interest. Tickets will go live soon.

As we move through March, several religious festivals and observances are taking place or have recently started, including Ramadan (Muslim observance), Lent (Christian festival), Holi (Hindu festival), and Hola Mohalla (Sikh festival). Later this month, we can also expect Eid al-Fitr (Muslim festival), marking the end of Ramadan. We welcome you to have a read of our Faith and Religion guidebook, produced in partnership with London Property Alliance (CPA & WPA), which is full of guidance on how to make the workplace more inclusive for those who follow and/or practice a religion or faith. It also includes suggestions on how buildings and the public realm can be designed to better accommodate people of different faiths. This guidebook has been written with support from Priya Aggarwal-Shah (Founder and Director, PREACH Inclusion®); informed by a roundtable attended by CPA and WPA members and stakeholders of different faiths; with contributions and case studies from the wider sector. Full guidebook below and head over to the Resources page on our website for more useful guidebooks and articles (linked in the first comment).

Really enjoyed the discussion with some great ideas to take away. Thank you to colleagues at Pegasus Group and to Priya Aggarwal-Shah for hosting.

Really positive afternoon in our Birmingham office today, great to chat through some important topics and come away with actionable suggestions. Big thanks to all colleagues in attendance, those who submitted questions online and to Priya Aggarwal-Shah for all the work in preparation and hosting the discussion so well today.

It’s been a pleasure working with Pegasus Group over the last few weeks to organise the below roundtable. We wanted to hold something meaningful and actionable for International Women’s Day, bringing together different voices from across the business. Chaired by our founder, Priya Aggarwal-Shah, we discussed a range of themes and topics. The result was an important and interesting discussion, with lots of great tips shared to move forward. Thanks to everyone who took part. Cameron Davis Laura Day Jonathan Rainey Beth Lambourne Kate Williams