Supporting communities

We run programmes that support community groups working with people from BAME backgrounds to maximise their impact and make positive changes for local people.

Our BME Network supports over 120 small voluntary and community groups, and our Community Leadership Academy provides learning and development tailored to the needs of small and micro charities that are led by or serve people from BAME backgrounds. In partnership with other national and local charities, our Love Sex Life project challenges inequalities in access to and provision of sexual health services for BAME communities in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.

Events and activities

Alongside our on-going programmes, we run a series of events and activities, here are some recent examples.

Black Third Sector Summit

Black Third Sector Summit

Recognising that Black communities have been disproportionately affected by the Covid 19 pandemic, the Summit explored how the voluntary and community sector can work with black communities to respond to their changing needs.

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#ChangeMakers

#ChangeMakers

Throughout Black History month we highlighted some of the incredible groups we work with who are making a difference to their community. The campaign reached over 400,000 people on our own social media channels and was supported by countless others.

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Our Community programmes