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We are a charity that runs free programming workshops for minority group members. We are all about community and making a difference.

We operate in 45 locations around the world as well as virtually.

Sign up here ➡️ https://codebar.io/
Breaking into tech or changing careers? Join our free CV & interview workshop at Google London.
Wed 26 Nov | 7–9PM | King’s Cross | Free | Snacks included
Ten Googlers will offer 1:1 feedback to help you stand out.
codebar.io/events/cv-wo...
November 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Following the success of our 2022, 2023, and 2024 Impact Reports, we’re thrilled to announce the latest edition and we’d love for you to help us be a part of it!

Your input means so much to us, thank you for supporting our mission and help shape codebar’s future 💜

💻 ➡️ airtable.com/app8RC9TDWZc...
November 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Absolutely love that our Kent chapter has relaunched 💻

Here is organiser Lee just before the workshop last night!

Interested in attending? Sign up here ➡️ codebar.io/kent
October 31, 2025 at 10:53 AM
A huge thank you so every person who came to uncodebar on Saturday. The 11th edition and we still have the best time!!

A huge thank you to Google for hosting us 💙❤️💛💙💚❤️

We're already looking forward to next year!
October 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Today codebar is celebrating 12 years of building an inclusive global tech community 🎂

🌍 From London to Shanghai - 45 chapters globally
👥 27,286 community members
💻 2,694 events and workshops
October 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We are so thrilled to announce that a new codebar chapter is starting in Munich, our second German chapter 🇩🇪

The first workshop will be happening next month! If you know someone in or near Munich who would like to attend, as a student or coach, then please let them know.

💻 ➡️ codebar.io/munich
October 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We are so excited to announce that tickets for our annual unconference - uncodebar - are now open 🚀

A huge thank you to Google for hosting us 💙❤️💛💙💚❤️

There are only limited tickets left after opening early to our mailing list yesterday so grab your free ticket now ➡️ ti.to/codebar/unco...
September 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
✨ We’re thrilled that Ilona will be running the London Marathon next year in support of us ❤️ ✨

Ilona is one of our wonderful Norwich organisers and has been part of the codebar community for many years.

If you’d like to support her, you can here 👉 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/ilona-utt...
August 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
It’s been one of the toughest years for us, and your support will be vital in helping us bring this event to life for our wonderful and amazing community.
August 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Uncodebar is coming back!! Our venue is confirmed, but we need sponsors to make it happen.

We’re looking for:
🥇 General sponsors
🚂 Travel sponsor - last year, we funded 16 people to join us in London.

If your company can support, please get in touch with us ➡️ hello@codebar.io
August 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Only one more week to apply for our London Marathon 2026 ballot!

Want to run this world famous marathon for codebar. Please fill in this form ➡️ forms.gle/DDKfuoxiHrp8...
August 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
We've been given a few charity spots at next years London Landmarks Half Marathon 🎡

If you're interested in running this iconic half marathon on the closed streets of London, and fundraising vital funds to help us continue our mission, then please drop us an email hello@codebar.io ❤️
July 26, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that codebar has secured a charity place in the London Marathon next year!

If you’ve ever dreamed of running the London Marathon & want to represent codebar on one of the biggest stages in the world, this is your moment.

Enter our ballot here ➡️ forms.gle/d7oq8eVZ2ktc...
June 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🚨 New Jobs Alert 🚨

Curaleaf are looking to take on a Junior Software Engineer AND a Junior Data Engineer/Scientist.

📍 Both London based!

Junior Software Engineer ➡️ jobs.codebar.io/jobs/dyOfem2...

Junior Data Engineer/Scientist ➡️ jobs.codebar.io/jobs/jU88IBA...
March 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It's codebar Festival week 🎉 🎉 🎉 woooop!!

5 days of deep-dive technical workshops, talks and an evening of comedy.

See the full schedule here and get your ticket(s) ➡️ festival.codebar.io/schedule
March 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
There is still plenty of time to secure your ticket(s) for codebar Festival next week 🎉 ➡️ ti.to/codebar/code...

Lots happening from deep-dive technical workshops, talks and a stand-up comedy evening! See the full schedule here ➡️ festival.codebar.io/schedule
February 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In 24 hours, 565 tickets for codebar Festival have been snapped up already 😱 WHAAATTT!!

Grab yours here ➡️ ti.to/codebar/code...
February 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
📣 RSVP for our BIGGEST event of the year is now open 📣

10+ sessions, 4 days and 100% virtual 🌎

See the full schedule and grab your tickets here ➡️ ti.to/codebar/code...
February 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
📣 Our 2024 Impact Report is live 📣

Our mission is to break down barriers in tech and create accessible learning opportunities. This report highlights the impact of our workshops, and the growth of our community.

Grab a cup of tea or coffee and please take a look. Enjoy 🥰 ➡️ impact-report.codebar.io
February 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The CFP has now closed and we're in full Festival planning swing 🎉

We're looking for companies to help us make this event happen, so if you're wanting to support diversity in tech and help the next generation of developers start their new career, please get in touch.

📧 ➡️ hello@codebar.io
January 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🎉 Happy New Year 🎉

As we step into 2025, we’re filled with excitement and fresh energy for the year ahead. This year, we’re dreaming bigger than ever! More workshops (in-person and virtual), new locations, helping more people to learn coding, and continuing to break down barriers in tech ✨✨
January 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We have AMAZINGLY secured 2 spots in the 2026 London Marathon. These are very hard to get so we're so excited!

But we're looking for a company to help us and sponsor them. If you'd like your company logo on the 2 runners tops and have a shout out on all socials, drop us an email hello@codebar.io ❤️
December 18, 2024 at 3:25 PM
The tenth and final episode of this season of codebar Stories is live with the amazing Amber Shand. She is a Software Engineer at Skyscanner and builder of the community She Bytes Back.

Take a listen on your podcast platform today!
December 10, 2024 at 5:24 PM
The ninth episode of our podcast - codebar Stories - is live with the powerhouse Lena Krasnova!

She sat down with us to discuss her career, from deciding tech was for her, to securing her job through codebar on the Compare the Market apprenticeship programme.

Listen on your podcast platform today!
December 3, 2024 at 8:55 AM
Hi there, we're new around here 👋

We run free programming workshops around the world for minority group members in tech.

Our workshops are perfect for those who have never written a line of code before, or for those wanting to expand their current skillset 💻
December 2, 2024 at 2:50 PM