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City Belonging Project

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The City Belonging Project is expanding its reach, actively seeking business engagement to foster inclusivity across the Square Mile.

The City Belonging Project is expanding its efforts to foster inclusivity, actively seeking engagement from businesses across the Square Mile. An update to the City of London Corporation's Equity, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee in September 2026 noted growth, including increased sign-ups to its Black in the Square Mile network, as reported by Mark Gettleson, a representative for Campaigns and Community Engagement.

The City Belonging Project is an initiative by the City of London Corporation focused on creating engagement opportunities across City workplaces and communities. It aims to foster a sense of belonging within the Square Mile through various community networks.

Key facts

  1. The City Belonging Project announced an expansion and is actively seeking engagement from businesses for inclusivity. Source
  2. An update on the City Belonging Project was provided to the Equity, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee on 30 September 2026. Source
  3. The project has seen a significant increase in sign-ups to its Black in the Square Mile network. Source
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  1. City Belonging Project Expands, Seeks Business Engagement for Inclusivity The City Belonging Project has announced an expansion, actively seeking engagement from businesses to foster a more inclusive environment within the Square Mile. City of London 7 October 2026