Black In Government Gala

2025

Legacy

Standing firm in power and pride

Saturday 1st November 2025

A Black History Month Gala to socialise, build community and meaningful connections with peers.

The Gala is a fantastic opportunity to make new connections, re-connect with old colleagues, celebrate with friends and family highlighting the amazing work Black and Mixed heritage Civil and Public Servants do.

This annual event welcomes all regardless of ethnic background or gender expression!

Taking place at the sumptuous 5* Park Hyatt River Thames Hotel

Tickets are priced to include:

  • Drinks Reception

  • 3 Course Afro Fusion Dinner

  • Wine during meal service (non-alcoholic option available)

  • Tea, Coffee and Petit Fours

  • Awards presentation

  • Live Evening entertainment and DJ

As Black and Mixed Heritage people in the public sector we have a longstanding legacy of being the backbone of the public sector in Britain and across the globe. We have trailblazed and pioneered throughout history, creating a quietly inspirational legacy that is often only available to those who seek to find!

Once again we’re doing it BIG and we’ll be celebrating the contributions of Black and Mixed heritage public servants in honour of Black History Month 2025!

At this years Black in Government Gala we will be honouring the wider theme of ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride‘ through the acknowledgement of the legacies the next generation are creating but also to recognise and celebrate the quiet pioneers who have come before us. Whether it be by creating and maintaining diversity networks through different organisations because they saw a need. By mentoring and sponsoring those with potential to succeed or by showing up and being the workplace mums, dads, aunties, uncles and more to support those in need!

Join us for a memorable night to recognise our Legacy!

 FAQs

  • Deposits and payments toward the event are non-refundable. Each ticket sold goes directly to putting on this event. Covering the cost of the drinks reception, meal and evening entertainment.

  • The deadline for any remaining balance to be paid for your or your guests tickets are due by 31st July 2025

  • Tickets can be paid for in instalments until the balance is cleared. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis and are only secure when a deposit has been paid

  • It’s unlikely, but departments/Local Authorities may consider it on a case by case basis. This would be up to the individuals involved

  • The venue offers onsite accommodation but this is to be booked directly with the hotel, alternatively you may want to consider alternative hotel or Airbnb style accommodation within easy reach of Zone 1 that is within your budget.

    There is a Travelodge in close proximity which might be more universally affordable

  • Yes! Guests of all professions are welcome to attend. We only require that the 'lead' for any booking be a Civil Servant or Public Servant at the time of registration

  • You're welcome to attend the event even if you leave the CS/Public sector once you've purchased tickets, make sure to include a personal email to receive updates on the event!

  • Yes! Guests of all ethnic backgrounds are welcome to attend

  • This event is open to ALL regardless of their gender expression, we're keen to have representation from as many genders and ethnicities as possible for this event!

  • Tickets are currently capped at 10 tickets per transaction, tickets are available on a first come first serve basis so don't wait too long to get your seats booked for you and any guests! We sold out in less than a month for our first event!

  • Kind of! When your deposit has been paid the option to select food choices will be made available. Nearer to the event we will contact you to ensure you’re happy with your original selection or to give you the option to change your choices if you’d like

  • Yes! If you are unsure about this please contact us for assistance!

  • Yes, the event is welcoming of all ethnicities and we strongly encourage allies to attend the Gala and support their colleagues by nominating them for awards when these open.

  • Connect with us on LinkedIn: UK Black in Gov CIC for updates

    You can check our website www.blackingovernment.co.uk for updates or check out our other social media accounts linked on our site too

  • On the night we’ll be giving out several awards, the titles are as follows;

    • Advocate and Catalyst for Change

    • Vision Builder

    • Inspire Award

    • Rising Leader

    • Early Excellence Award

    • Dream Builder

    • Authentic Leader

    • Lifetime Achievement Award

    • Ally award