Our Program

Do you live or work in one of the areas below?  We'd like to help you build a campaign, social enterprise or community project that will help people living in the borough.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to join the program?
Its FREE. 

Who should apply to join the program?
If you live or work in our focus areas and you have an idea or you are already running project that supports people in that area, then we want to hear from you.

Can I take part even if I'm not a black woman, black LGBTQ+ or non-binary black person?
No. We are focused on supporting black women, black LGBTQ+ and non-binary black people.

How long is the program?
12 weeks long with streams tailored to you. The online course will give you the opportunity to learn all you need to build a campaign, community project or social enterprise that will make a significant difference.

Why is the program only running in those areas?
We value collaboration and effective effort. we are seeking to support a lot of people in concentrated areas so that we can have maximum impact in those areas. We will expand to other parts of London, the UK and beyond in due time. thank you in advance for your patience. 

When we apply, are there specific types of problems we should be trying to solve?
Yes. We have categories to help us adequately place people in streams. Here are the categories, which you will see are pretty wide.
  • Empowerment: People are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities
  • Community Spirit: Creating a borough that residents are proud of and love to live in
  • Democracy: Encourage participation in local democracy and representation on various bodies and in our processes, from people who may normally feel free excluded from, or underrepresented in, our decision-making
  • Hate crimes: Reduce the rate of hate crimes and empowering victims of hate crimes to feel able to report it and receive justice when they do.
  • Enable Employment: Increase the proportion of disabled people in employment, by supporting people with long term health conditions, mental health problems, and other disabled people into work.
  • Social Isolation: Reduce social isolation for younger disabled adults with a physical impairment. 
  • Workforce: Work towards a senior level workforce that is generally representative of the council workforce as a whole.
  • Early years: Ensure children have the support and resources to get the best start in life
  • ​Life-long learning and education: Invest in skills, life-long learning and networks for children and adults
  • Serious youth violence: Work together to improve young people’s opportunities and reduce youth violence
  • Early intervention and resilience: Supporting people to get help as early as possible and build their resilience
  • Elderly Independence: Enable the over 65s to maintain their independence and keep safe.
  • Domestic Violence: Increase the level of reporting of domestic violence to the Police and reduce incidences of domestic violence.
  • Educational Attainment: Reduce attainment gaps at all key stages to enable all pupils to make good progress.
  • Economic Empowerment: Support residents to access the employment opportunities that are available across the borough.