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ProudToBeMe: Help Us Empower 30 Girls Affected by Violence
Proud To Be Me’s Her Power Her Peace programme supports 30 girls in Southwark affected by violence, gangs, or exploitation. Join Black Funding Network’s 16 April Spring Funder to help them raise £10,000 for trauma-informed workshops, mentorship, and leadership training.
Spring Funder 2026: Meet the Changemakers
On Thursday, 16 April 2026, Black Funding Network (BFN) will host our Spring Funder 2026—an evening of collective giving, storytelling, and celebration in London. This event is your chance to meet three extraordinary Black-led organisations, hear their visions for...
Mental Health on the Pitch: Soccology CIC’s Innovative Approach to Youth Wellbeing
In Lewisham, 76% of young men referred to mental health services never attend a single session. The reason? Stigma, distrust, and a lack of culturally relevant support. Soccology CIC is changing the game, literally. By combining football training with...
Black Men in Education: How We Can Support the Next Generation of Teachers
In the UK, Black boys are three times more likely to be permanently excluded from school than their white peers (DfE, 2024). Behind this statistic lies a crisis of representation and systemic inequity: only 1% of UK teachers are Black men, and too many Black boys are...
The Ripple Effect: How BFN’s Funding Transforms Communities
IntroductionAt Black Funding Network, we believe small donations can create waves of change. Since 2020, our giving circle has raised over £180,000 for Black-led grassroots organisations, here’s how that money ripples through communities. Sister System: From Survival...
Empowering Neurodiversity: How BFN’s Funding Transformed ADHD Babes
At Black Funding Network, we believe in the power of community-led change. Our grant to ADHD Babes, a vital support network for Black women and non-binary people with ADHD, has helped create safer spaces, reduce stigma, and empower individuals to embrace their...
Sister System: How BFN’s Funding Empowers Care-Affected Girls to Thrive
Sister System is a bold, brave, and solution-focused community built for girls and young women affected by the care system. With BFN’s funding, they’ve expanded their reach, providing mentorship, respite, and essential resources to some of the UK’s most vulnerable...
Alfred Fagon Award: Celebrating Black British Voices in Theatre
Named in honour of the late playwright Alfred Fagon, this award celebrates and supports Black British playwrights of Caribbean or African descent. BFN’s grant helped the Alfred Fagon Award expand its reach, providing critical recognition and platforms for emerging and...
Five Years of Impact: Celebrating Our Anniversary and Raising Over £19,000 for Grassroots Change
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...
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