We said our goodbyes to longstanding members Safiyya Hanslod and Aliyah Bangi as they embark on their university medicine courses next week. Safiyya and Aliyah joined our WEGs group nearly seven years ago. They have developed into volunteering leads as well as launching some

We are in The Manchester College Wythenshawe Campus signing up people on the Anthony Nolan stem cell register. It’s been a busy morning!

We are the #marketingmix event at Accrington Stanley arranged by East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce where we heard from Alison Whittaker-Stewart about the impact of the #WeAreUndefeatable campaign. Blackburn with Darwen Council

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. ➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening

Together, we break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and set new standards. Ready to make history? Join our Mini WEGs (West End Girls) now by calling 01254 676193. 🔥 #RiseAndShine #empoweredgirlsunite💪 #blackburn #wegs #femaleempowerment

It's #organdonationweek Organ donation is the gift of an organ to help someone who needs a transplant. Thousands of lives in the UK are saved or transformed each year by organ transplants. Organs that can be donated by people who have died include heart, lungs, kidneys,

It’s #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth Dr Chaudhry, a local GP speaks to One Voice Blackburn to raise the profile of a cancer that doesn’t always get the attention of other cancers. One Voice works on a number of cancer initiatives through our health programme Baiter Sehat.

One Voice Blackburn was represented by Zaffer Khan and Nazia Khan at the Collaborate for Positive Change event hosted by Shoosmiths, alongside RSM UK and Anthony Nolan The gathering explored how corporate and charity partnerships are evolving and moving beyond traditional

Our WEGs had an insightful session this morning as they learnt all about the creative field of art. The group was visited by Steven Baldwin, Head of Fine Art at Blackburn College

We were at the University of Central Lancashire last week signing up young people to the Anthony Nolan stem cell register. We had a fabulous response from the new students in the Freshers Week event.

Police Community Support Officer Halima Sidat came in to the WEGs session over the weekend to give an informative talk on raising awareness on violence against women- an upcoming WEGs project funded by LancsPCC

Issue 13- Autum 2025 of the 1V magazine is out now Read about heritage, health, fashion, energy, Thailand and much more! We have exclusive interviews with some remarkable female personalities who continue to drive this town to success. Chris Seddon, PC Nikki Nabi and Rabia

We were at the British Textile Biennial 2025 launch, The Future was Always There. This is a month long series of exhibition exploring invention and innovation in textile production.

Partnership working in Blackburn is what sets it apart from anywhere else in the region. We are working with Spring North and IMO Charity in conjunction with Macmillan Cancer Support supporting south Asian residents on awareness of all cancers. In the last two weeks the partnership

The 1V Magazine Autumn 2025 edition is out now! If you’re a jewellery lover don’t miss out on a special feature on Diamonds from Blackburns very own Ainsworth Jewellers 💍💎 Ainsworth Jewellers, the town’s trusted name in fine jewellery for over 150 years, has become the first

Nominations for the 1V Awards Dinner 2026 are open! Nominate a person or an organisation who deserves an award in the following categories: Aya Hachem Young Person of the Year, Group of the Year, Health Award, Apprentice of the Year, Man of the Year and Woman of the Year. Click

Issue 13- Autum 2025 of the 1V magazine is out now Read about heritage, health, fashion, energy, Thailand and much more! We have exclusive interviews with some remarkable female personalities who continue to drive this town to success. Chris Seddon, PC Nikki Nabi and Rabia

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay Mental health and wellbeing is a key priority for One Voice Blackburn We are pleased to announce that we are continuing to work with health and community partners to raise awareness of barriers to mental health support from marginalised communities,

Nominations for the 1V Awards Dinner 2026 are officially open! Want to celebrate an individual or organisation for their work in supporting the community? Click to send in your nominations: 1vblackburn.org/1v-awards-2026… Deadline for all nominations is 28th November 2025.

Nominate your 1V Group of the Year 2026 Now! Sponsored by Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone the 1V Group of the Year should be an example of how a community-based organisation should be and how to successfully interact with members of all communities to make a tangible difference. The 1V Group of