What an absolutely incredible evening we experienced on 16th September. Our 5th anniversary funder event was nothing short of extraordinary, and we’re still buzzing from the energy, passion, and generosity that filled the room.
A Milestone Worth Celebrating
Over the past five years, we’ve had the immense privilege of supporting 27 small grassroots organisations to raise over £177,000. This milestone event perfectly captured the power of our movement and reminded us why this work matters so profoundly.
We’re thrilled to share that together, our community raised over £19,000 for three incredible organisations: Bridging Barriers, Children with Voices, and Construction & Engineering Opportunities (CEO) CIC. This achievement is a beautiful testament to what happens when our community comes together with purpose and determination.
Heartfelt Thanks to Our Amazing Community
None of this would be possible without our incredible supporters, and we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this evening so special.
Our Corporate Partners
Special appreciation goes to our corporate partners at Monzo—particularly Sean, Folu, and Faiza—whose commitment to initiatives supporting our communities truly inspires us. A massive thank you to everyone from Black Monzo, Monzo’s diversity and inclusion employee group, as well as so many past grantees who showed up in force to celebrate, support, and pledge.
The Teams Behind the Scenes
Our gratitude extends to our phenomenal caterers, Ivory Gaze, who nourished us throughout the evening, creating the perfect atmosphere for connection and celebration. Also, to our media team, Gary and Emil, who once again captured the magic through photos and video.
Huge appreciation to The Funding Network’s outstanding team—Sally, Ines, and Rebecca—for their unwavering support and partnership in making this event possible.
The Heart of Our Work
Most importantly, we celebrate our grassroots Black-led organisation founders who shared their transformative projects with such passion and clarity: Kevin, Michelle, and Viviene. Your work is changing lives and strengthening our communities every single day. Your courage, vision, and dedication inspire us all.
There’s Still Time to Make an Impact
For those who couldn’t join us on the night but want to support these vital projects, it’s not too late! These organisations are still working towards their funding goals, and every contribution—no matter the size—makes a meaningful difference. Whether you can offer financial support or want to contribute your skills, time, or expertise, you can still make a pledge.
Thank You to Our Community
To everyone who pledged, supported, and gave their time on the night—you are the heartbeat of this movement. It’s your ongoing commitment to this space that enables us to raise both funds and awareness for the incredible organisations doing transformative work in our communities.
Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to the next five years (and many more) of amplifying Black-led excellence!
Join Us on This Journey
As we celebrate this milestone and look towards the future, we invite you to become a member of Black Funding Network. Starting from just £25, membership helps us continue this vital work for years to come, gives you free tickets to our events, and connects you to a powerful network of changemakers.
Together, we’re not just funding projects—we’re building a movement.
With gratitude,
Angela, Erika, Patricia & Yvette
Directors
Black Funding Network