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How Small Donations Create Big Change: The Power of Collective Giving
Collective giving is a revolutionary way to turn small donations into transformative change. At Black Funding Network (BFN), we’ve seen how pooling resources - whether £10 or £10,000 - can fund life-changing projects for Black-led grassroots organisations. Here’s how...
£20,000 raised in 90 minutes – join us in going further
Two weeks ago, on Thursday, 16th April, something truly special happened. In just 90 minutes, the Black Funding Network community came together for our 10th Funder in 6 years, and raised a total of over £20,000 - beating our £6,000 target for each of the three...
Black Funding Network Welcomes New Directors and Honours Legacy of Yvette Griffith OBE
Last week, Black Funding Network (BFN) reached a milestone that speaks to the heart of our mission: collective power, community, and transformative change. As we celebrated our 10th crowdfunding event, bringing the total number of Black-led grassroots organisations...
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...
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