HISTORY
More than two decades of building voice, power and racial equity.
From a small Lancashire network to an influential racial equity infrastructure organisation, our identity has evolved while our purpose has remained constant.
1995
Lancashire Wide Network for Ethnic Women Minority founded
2011
Lancashire Wide Network for Ethnic Women name change to Lancashire Women's Network
2014
Core work of Lancashire BME Network - Being a key and integral time, due to the pandemic with LBN helping communities accessing information, support and resources, whilst amplifying inequalities exposed by the pandemic.
Today
Working we connect communities, strengthen organisations, distribute investment, influence policy and bring lived experience into the decisions that shape Lancashire
1996
BME Pact founded - A collective platform is created to bring Black and Minority Ethnic organisations together, strengthen representation and give communities a clearer voice.
2014
Lancashire Women's Network dissolved and merged with BME Pact into Lancashire BME Network - The new name reflecting a broader role: connecting organisations, building capacity and influencing decisions across Lancashire.
2024
Trading name of Lancashire BME Network to Inclusive North - Our new identity reflects a broader ambition whilst remaining rooted in Lancashire.
OUR IMPACT IN NUMBERS
20+
£
1.2M+
0
%
0
+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
DISTRIBUTED IN LANCASHIRE
OF INCOME REINVESTED FROM 2020
PEOPLE REACHED ANNUALLY
Our name has changed. Our reach has grown. Our commitment to racial equity remains at the heart of everything we do.