Aims/priorities:
The Foundation’s Racial Equity funding strand is aimed at charities where more than half of their Trustee Board self-identify as belonging to a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic community.
The charity must have a focus on supporting people from specific Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic communities to overcome any of the following 11 Complex Social Issues:
Addiction and dependency on alcohol, drugs and/or gambling
Asylum seekers and refugees
Care leavers
Domestic and sexual abuse
Homeless and vulnerably housed
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Offending, prison or community service
Sexual exploitation
Trafficking and modern slavery
Young parents
The funding is intended for charities that can demonstrate that some of the services they provide are in-depth, holistic, and targeted at a particular Complex Social Issue.
Who can apply?
Applications will be accepted from registered charities that are led by and for members of specific Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic communities (more than half the Trustee Board must self identify as belonging to a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic
community.
Grant amount: Successful applicants will receive:
Two year unrestricted grants of £50,000
Support from the Foundation’s regional managers who will work with them to access a wide range of organisational development support to help meet identified needs
Application process: The first step is to complete the online eligibility checker
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time
Contact: Tel: 0370 411 1223
Email: enquiries@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk
Website: www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/we-fund/racial-equity