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27 January Creating Community and Connection
19 January The Next Chapter for The Lord Mayor’s Appeal: Creating a Better City for All 2026-28
6 January A Festive Start: Mayoral year launches with unique Christmas carol performance
15 December Introducing The Lord Mayor’s Appeal Charity Partners for 2026
21 November Annual Impact Reception celebrates partnership, progress and a shared vision for a better City
10 November The Lord Mayor’s Grand Finale raises thousands in comedy-filled farewell
3 November Dame Susan Langley DBE is due to become the 697th Lord Mayor of London and the first to take the title of ‘Lady Mayor’
24 October From London with Love: The London Market Dinner 2025 raises record funds for The Lord Mayor’s Appeal
13 October The Girl I Am. The Change I Lead: Celebrating International Day of the Girl with We Can Be
10 October World Mental Health Day: Why Mental Health and Happiness at Work Matter
9 October The Lord Mayor’s Last Laugh: A Grand Finale of Celebration, Comedy and Charity
3 October 6th–10th October 2025: Celebrating International Week of Happiness at Work
2 October Building Inclusive Hybrid Workplaces Together
26 September City Giving Day 2025: Powering community, impact & change for good
25 September Tour de City 2025 - Winners Announced
25 September City Giving Day Quiz Night - Winners Announced
22 September A Great Gatsby Celebration: The Ninth Sheriffs’ Charity Ball dazzles at Guildhall
5 September City Giving Day 2025 Countdown Breakfast fuels record support for charitable causes
26 August We talk to jumblebee about the City Giving Day auction!
20 August CEO Caroline Wright to step down
7 August We recap our AI & Equitable Opportunity webinar
6 August The Lord Mayor's Appeal Events: August to September
22 July We Can Be talks to Payden & Rygel
17 July Homewards marks two years of progress
8 July Our Abseil Challenge reaches new heights!
4 July What we loved about Mental Health Awareness Week
4 July City Giving Day talks Tour de City with AON
30 June The Lord Mayor's Cup gathers 30 City companies
24 June City elects Sheriffs of London for 2025 – 2026
20 June Meet the new This is Me Steering Committee!
16 June Change Starts Together: Storytelling with Mariam Bibi
11 June Roc Technologies hits the water for a great cause with LDN London
9 June Change Starts Together: Storytelling with Wayne Page
9 June Change Starts Together: Storytelling with Jacqueline Girow
2 June We celebrate National Volunteers' Week
23 May We recap our Power of Inclusion May event
16 May Alan Wells QFSM tells us why Abseil Challenge is top
9 May Senior leaders mark Mental Health Awareness Week
7 May Job opportunity
24 April The Leathersellers team sign up to The Lord Mayor’s Cup
10 April The Lord Mayor's Appeal Events: May to July
10 April Lord Mayor welcomes Mayor of London to our Eid-Al-Fitr Dinner
4 April How do internal communities contribute to healthy and productive workplaces?
4 April City Giving Day Q&A: Standard Chartered
31 March We Can Be talks to Kingsbury High School
26 March How do we help everyone thrive and progress at work?
25 March 23 Mile Club to run The London Marathon again!
25 March TLMA team attends the ICAP Charity Day Impact Reception
18 March We celebrate the launch of City Giving Day 2025!
18 March We Can Be welcomes 338 young women to the City
11 March We recap our Power of Inclusion webinar
10 March 101 people sleep out to raise awareness for homelessness
3 March Chinese New Year private dinner at Mansion House in support of the UK-China Charity Initiative
25 February This is Me says goodbye to Richard Martin
17 February This is Me talks to the CEO of Life Begins at Menopause
17 February Power of Inclusion talks social mobility with Jonathan Gerald Pyzer
17 February We host a Chinese New Year concert at Mansion House
30 January We celebrate community for Great Mental Health Day
16 January The Lord Mayor's Appeal Events: January to April
17 December ICAP Charity Day raises £5.2m
11 December This is Me talks to Hannah Holden about burnout
9 December St Andrew's Ball ends the year in spectacular style
3 December Fidelity International volunteers with National Numeracy
25 November This is Me talks to Alastair Young about burnout
20 November Appeal supporters gather for an impactful evening
13 November Chair of Trustees Recuitment
11 November Grand Finale is a showstopper
6 November Pre-dawn rehearsal for Lord Mayor’s Show surprises City workers
4 November It's Number Confidence Week
30 October Prince William: We Can End Homelessness
29 October TLMA team receive Freedom of the City of London
21 October This is Me attends 7th annual MAD World Summit
10 October This is Me talks to BNY's Hani Kablawi
7 October Alastair King elected as next Lord Mayor of the City of London
3 October What we learned from City Giving Day 2024
1 October MQ Mental Health Research marks World Mental Health Day
1 October City Giving Day Treasure Hunt - Winners Announced
30 September Sheriffs' Ball celebrates best of Britain
19 September Power of Inclusion discusses inclusive hiring practices with Grace Osborne
9 September Our City Giving Day Countdown Breakfast is a hit!
28 August This is Me talks to workplace wellbeing expert Gary Butterfield
27 August City Giving Day supporters share their stories
21 August The LMA team visits Homelessness:Reframed
12 August Key strategies for navigating grief in the workplace
6 August Our top City Giving Day fundraising tips
1 August Diversity Network celebrates This is Me
1 August National Numeracy Day 2024 creates biggest impact yet
18 July Linklaters encourages City businesses to join We Can Be 2025
18 July Homewards to host exhibition at Saatchi Gallery this summer
26 June We Can Be talks to Schroder Investment Management
25 June The City elects Sheriffs of London for next mayoral year
25 June We look back at Mental Health Awareness Week
25 June Over 100 businesses attend City Giving Day breakfast
20 June The Lord Mayor's Appeal Events: July to September
19 June Bavarian Ball transforms Mansion House
18 June Supporting employees through financial difficulties and mental health challenges
13 June Abseil 2024 hits new heights
12 June Power of Inclusion launches new video for Social Mobility Day
3 June City companies celebrate National Volunteers Week
30 May Behind the scenes: new Power of Inclusion video
23 May Ride Around the City 2024
23 May GALENOS launches new website and first 'living system review'
10 May Why I wear the Green Ribbon: This is Me Steering Group
23 April Lady Mayoress tells us why the Bavarian Ball is The City’s hottest summer event
22 April We Can Be talks to Evelyn Partners
22 April How to manage stress in the workplace
15 April How you can plan for Mental Health Awareness Week
2 April The Lord Mayor's Appeal Events: April-June 2024
19 March City businesses host 280 students for We Can Be 2024
19 March 50 City businesses gather to discuss breaking down bias in the workplace
18 March The Square Mile comes together for the launch of City Giving Day 2024
14 March Aon's Head of Wellbeing shares mental wellbeing support structures
8 March The value of mentoring in your workplace with Bridging Barriers
23 February City leaders gather to discuss mental health and long-term physical conditions in the workplace
12 February Homewards announced as The Lord Mayor’s Appeal new charity partner
9 February The Lord Mayor's Appeal marks the Year of the Dragon
1 February This is Me chats to BE Offices’ Julie Tucker for Time to Talk Day
26 January How to take care of your mental health for a successful start to 2024?
24 January The value of mentoring in your workplace with the Girls Network
5 January Change Starts Together: Storytelling with Amos Dadzie from EdenTree Investment Management
7 December This is Me marks Movember alongside BNY Mellon
6 December Power of Inclusion breakfast addresses social mobility beyond hiring practices
6 December Show time for the 695th Lord Mayor!
3 December This is Me welcomes new Programme Manager Bethan
24 November Impact Reception Welcomes Over 270 Guests to Mansion House
15 November How do you create psychologically safe workplaces?
15 November The Social Mobility Employer Index 2023
9 November Lord Mayor Hosts City Giving Day Thank You Reception at Mansion House
6 November Our Grand Finale raises record funds for The Lord Mayor's Appeal
2 November 3 Ways to Manage Stress at Work
31 October Number Confidence Week comes to The City
27 October Show time for the 695th Lord Mayor!
20 October Lord Mayor hails historic friendship between City and Crown
19 October Magical evening had by all at the London Market Dinner
13 October National Numeracy hosts work, numeracy and social mobility webinar
11 October We Can Be marks #DayoftheGirl
2 October Michael Mainelli elected as next Lord Mayor of the City of London
29 September Why we're focusing on social mobility this #NationalInclusionWeek
28 September 5 reasons why this year’s City Giving Day was the best one yet
25 September Phantom of the Opera themed Sheriffs' Ball is a showstopper
19 September Why sign up for our This is Me event?
1 September Why I wear the Green Ribbon: Richard Martin
17 August The countdown begins for City Giving Day 2023!
2 August The biggest ever outdoor fair is coming to The City this August!
26 July National Numeracy celebrates record results for National Numeracy Day
18 July Why I wear the Green Ribbon: Jodie Hill
18 July Our We Can Be introductory morning is a great success
11 July Our Power of Inclusion Breakfast discusses social mobility and building effective networks
10 July City dare devils join The Lord Mayor for our 2023 Abseil Challenge
5 July The Lord Mayor's Golf Day is a great success
4 July TP ICAP employee writes mental health book ABCD Finding Happiness
29 June TLMA funding helps MQ Mental Health Research create a cost of living roadmap
28 June We Can Be to host an introductory morning in July
26 June City of London elects Sheriffs
20 June LGBTQ+ professionals and their allies celebrated by photographic exhibition at Guildhall
16 June GALENOS to revolutionise mental health research and treatment
14 June We attend The Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Awards
14 June Power of Inclusion Manager Imogen says #SpeakMore this Social Mobility Day
31 May City Giving Day participants share volunteer stories for National Volunteers' Week
19 May Why I wear The Green Ribbon: Kate Finnis
18 May DofE share stories showing the impact of our support
14 May How to create a thriving modern workplace by Thrive Law
14 May Lets talk male suicide with James' Place for Mental Health Awareness Week
10 May M&G celebrates the visibility of role models for Mental Health Awareness Week
9 May Mental Health Awareness Week activities in The City and beyond
3 May Why I Wear The Green Ribbon: Phil Canale
27 April Join The Lord Mayor to abseil down the Lloyd’s Building for charity
27 April Celebrate The Coronation in The City of London
26 April HRH Prince Edward Becomes New Patron of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
19 April 23-Mile Club to run the TCS London Marathon supporting The Lord Mayor's Appeal
5 April Our MQ webinar tells City participants why mental health research is so vital
3 April Power of Inclusion Social Mobility Workshop Series: The Cost of Living Crisis
22 March Jodie Hill, Founder & Managing Partner of Thrive Law to chair our This is Me 2023 event!
17 March Over 100 people gather for the second annual Lady Mayoress’s Sleep Out
15 March The Lord Mayor hosts our City Giving Day launch
9 March Call My Wine Bluff Dinner raises over £100,000 with the help of celebrity guests
7 March National Numeracy releases their 2022 Impact Report
7 March We Can Be marks International Women’s Day
1 March The Power of Inclusion: Widening Access to Careers Across The City
15 February Being ‘Hopeless at Maths’ is No Laughing Matter
27 January Head of Programmes Matt talks mental health in the workplace ahead of Time to Talk Day
20 December The Social Mobility Foundation Employer Index 2022
7 December ICAP Charity Day
24 November Impact Reception at Mansion House Welcomes Over 220 Guests
24 November The Lord Mayor’s Appeal announces new charity partner MQ Mental Health Research
14 November Thousands Gather in Square Mile for Lord Mayor’s Show
11 November Pre-dawn Rehearsal for Lord Mayor’s Show Surprises City Workers
10 November ICAP Charity Day - 7 December
10 November Power of Inclusion Breakfast Brings Together City Innovators
8 November Annual Grand Finale A Roaring Success
3 November Number Confidence Week 7-11th November 2022
28 October Lord Mayor's Ride Around The City 2022
5 October World Mental Health Day 2022 10th October
5 October Dawn Walk with Samaritans
29 September Next Lord Mayor of the City of London elected
29 September City Giving Day 2024 - Quiz Night Winners announced!
29 September Tour de City 2022 - Winners Announced
29 September City Giving Day 2022 Treasure Hunt Winners Announced
26 September Sheriffs’ Ball is a blooming marvellous success
26 September The Green Ribbon Campaign is back!
26 September City Giving Day has given us a chance each year to create something memorable
8 September City of London pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
1 September Iconic City of London buildings open doors to visitors
23 August "This is when I knew that I could be a better person"
5 July Support from The Lord Mayor’s Appeal helps young person complete their Bronze & Silver DofE
29 June She Can Be Becomes We Can Be for 2023
27 June City elects Sheriffs of London for 2022 – 2023
27 June The Green Ribbon campaign 2022
22 June New staff join The Lord Mayor’s Appeal
7 June The Lord Mayor's Green Dinner celebrates tradition and the future
20 May Cheers! Beerfest is back at Guildhall Yard
17 May City Giving Day - benefitting communities and businesses
15 May Music to help your mental health
10 May Tackling Loneliness this Mental Health Awareness Week
21 April Looking to the future with We Can Be
14 April We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager
8 April A year on from The Duke of Edinburgh’s death, the Award he founded is a remarkable living legacy
31 March Sleep Out at Guildhall Yard
30 March This is Me launches new Resources Hub
17 March Helping to end the stigma in 2022
11 March City Giving Day launch breakfast
8 March How Wellbeing in the Workplace can help your business
7 March A winning start to The Lord Mayor’s fundraising year
4 March How This is Me can help your employees mental health
28 February City Giving Day – Taking the initial step
3 February Sir AP McCoy joins The Lord Mayor for fundraising event
28 January Open up your conversations around mental health in 2022
25 January The Lord Mayor’s Appeal announces new charity partner National Numeracy
24 January Looking for a new challenge? Join our team
20 December How The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is helping to shape careers
1 December Impact Reception takes place at Mansion House
13 November The world-famous Lord Mayor’s Show returns
10 November A secret dawn rehearsal
10 November Take the Long Way Home - Grand Finale
26 October First ever This is Me Summit
25 October Join us for our free This is Me Summit
10 October World Mental Health Day
3 October Register now for our This is Me virtual summit
30 September London Market Dinner 2021
29 September Next Lord Mayor of the City of London elected
24 September Tour de City 2021 - Winners Announced
24 September City Giving Day 2021 Quiz Night - winners announced
24 September City Giving Day returns to the Square Mile
22 September Sheriffs’ Ball is a roaring success
14 September Racing into our indoor events
14 September What will you be doing on City Giving Day?
26 August She Can Be partners with The Girls Network
25 August This Is Me Summit 2021
25 August City Giving Day joins forces with Welba
24 August How reaching out to the Samaritans can make a difference
30 July City Giving Day with Bow Lane Dental Group
23 July Progression: Performance not background our fourth Power of Inclusion seminar
16 July Standing together against racism
5 July Bobby Axelrod’s XI take the top spot in tightly fought match
2 July Getting ready for City Giving Day
30 June Save the date for our first This is Me virtual summit
25 June Culture and Belonging: The Power of Storytelling
16 June Tee off for a great start to the events calendar
15 June Change Starts Together
1 June She Can Be - Empowering young women for the future
30 May An Introduction to the City of London
21 May Outreach and recruitment: Future proofing your talent pipeline
21 May Mental Health Awareness Week & the Green Ribbon Campaign
20 May Damian Lewis and the Lord Mayor pad up for Charity Cricket Match
12 May How we found nature supported us through the pandemic
10 May Five ways nature can support your mental health
7 May Give a Green Ribbon this Mental Health Awareness Week
4 May City Giving Day - will you be joining us?
29 April The Heart of Social Mobility - Strategy and Data
22 April Celebrating The Duke of Edinburgh’s incredible legacy through the DofE
9 April How the DofE helped shape my career and improved my mental health
1 April OnSide Youth Zones - read stories from young people at Future
13 March This is Me 2021 launch event welcomes 170 people
4 March She Can Be panel
1 March City Giving Day 2021 launches¬
11 February Empowering young people to meet their potential
11 February Volunteering for the Samaritans
11 February Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week
9 February LGBT+ History Month - a conversation with Dan Robertson
9 February LGBT+ History Month - a conversation with Alderman Tim Hailes
4 February #TimeToTalk Day - the power of small
4 February Over £50,000 raised for Carols for the City
1 February Inclusion Initiative at London School of Economics - LGBT in the City
31 October Mental Health and Diversity
6 September Measuring Diversity and Inclusion: How to make it work
22 July Networks Roundtable
13 June Culture Change for Inclusion: How to make it work?
3 April Race and Ethnicity: Why so little progress?
8 October Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces
7 September Managers - enablers or barriers to inclusion?
11 July Flexible working: How to do it differently
22 June BAME Leaders of Tomorrow
24 May Social Mobility: Unleashing Untapped Talent
3 May First Power of Diversity Breakfast tackles the gender pay gap!

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