This year, at least 25% of the grants we make will go to charities led by-and-for Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Under our Racial Equity funding strand, we support charities where more than half of their Trustee Board self-identify as belonging to a Black, Asian or minority ethnic community.
The scope of ‘Minority Ethnic communities’ includes those that have historically experienced marginalisation, racialisation, oppression and prejudice. Therefore, also in scope is work that benefits Jewish communities, Gypsy & Traveller communities and some migrant communities.
This funding is right for you if you can demonstrate that your charity has a focus on supporting people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic communities to overcome any of the 11 Complex Social Issues listed below and the services you provide meet the definitions in the ‘Our Programme Fit’ criteria (that they are in-depth, person centred and holistic)
- Addiction and dependency
- Asylum seekers and refugees
- Care leavers
- Domestic abuse
- Homelessness and vulnerably housed
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Offending, prison or community service
- Sexual abuse and exploitation
- Trafficking and modern slavery
- Young parents
We are interested in funding work that breaks down barriers to services, for example through advocacy and translation. This activity must go beyond social activities and address the complex social issues to be eligible. You should be able to describe how you breakdown any barriers to accessing services.
You’ll also be able to tell us about the needs of the community you serve, and how you’ve identified these - there’s an additional question that will appear on the application form when you confirm the focus of your charity’s work.
Unfortunately, we are unable to support purely second-tier or infrastructure organisations, nor can we support organisations whose activities are purely campaigning
You’ll also be able to tell us about the needs of the community you serve, and how you’ve identified these.
Under our Racial Equity funding strand, we are looking to support charities where more than half of their Trustee Board self-identify as belonging to a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic community.
Download our eligibility criteria.
Since 1 August 2021, we have been open to Racial Equity applications across England and Wales