On Wednesday 8th October, Savills proudly hosted a Black History Month event at its London headquarters, in collaboration with The Crown Estate, Grosvenor, RICS and Black Women in Real Estate.
This year’s theme, ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride,’ set the tone for an evening of reflection, celebration and connection, honouring the strength, resilience and legacy of Black communities.
The evening began with an exciting performance by RainCrew, a London based hip-hop dance collective, who transformed the Margaret Street reception into a vibrant stage. Guests then went downstairs to the client area where, following a welcome address from Savills’ Head of UK Residential Andrew Perratt, broadcaster and writer Richie Brave, renowned for his BBC Radio 1Xtra chat show hosted an engaging programme.
Highlights included powerful spoken word performances, a thought-provoking discussion on microaggressions, and a keynote address by Shelley Bishton, Leadership Speaker & Inclusion Advocate, and Former Head of Diversity at News UK. The event drew a strong turnout of clients and colleagues, reflecting the importance of industry wide collaboration in driving meaningful change.
I am absolutely delighted that our 2025 Black History Month event was such a success. We knew last year would be hard to top, but our collective effort, collaboration and hard work paid off. I’m exceptionally grateful to our partners, their diverse perspectives helped shape a rich and varied programme that everyone could enjoy and learn from. A huge thank you to everyone at Savills who supported the planning and preparations, and to all colleagues who attended showing their support.
Serena Phillips, Co-Chair of the Savills Ethnicity Group
This year’s event was a powerful celebration of culture and identity. It was inspiring to see so many colleagues and clients come together to honour Black History Month and engage in meaningful conversations. Events like this remind us why representation and inclusion matter, and I’m proud to be part of a team that continues to champion these values across our industry.
Faisal Choudhry, Co-Chair of the Savills Ethnicity Group
