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October is Black History Month - the annual celebration of the history, achievements and contributions of Black British, African and Caribbean people in the UK through a range of exciting and inspiring creative events and activities taking place between 1 to 31 October each year. Shining a light on contributions to history and culture that are often not widely known, we celebrate the contribution of Black Britons to our vibrant and diverse society; contributions of those who travelled here to build new lives in the UK, as well as the achievements and contributions of their descendants.
Introduction to the Black History Month Grants Scheme
- Championing the culture and achievements of Black British, African and Caribbean people, Black History Month celebrates these contributions through a range of exciting and inspiring creative events and activities taking place from 1 to 31 October each year.
- Kensington and Chelsea Council is offering small grants of up to £1,000 to support community contributions to this year’s Black History Month, with a total of £10,000 available funds.
- These grants can be used for engaging and inspiring creative activities already planned, or to fund a new activity, but all events or activities must be open and welcoming to all members of the local community, who might want to attend.
Who can apply
- RBKC welcome applications from local organisations (or individuals over 21 years old who are partnered with local organisations) based in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The organisations must be constituted, limited, a registered charity or under any other legal structure for an organisation e.g. family centres, Tenant & Resident Associations (TRAs), Community Interest Companies (CIC). You will need to provide the registration number for the organisation if your application is successful.
- Applicants with demonstrable event management experience are particularly welcome.
What will be funded
- All activities and events must take place within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and be of demonstrable benefit to residents.
- RBKC welcome projects where the activities reflect a wide range of creative and cultural artforms within in the borough from creative participatory projects, tours, artist-based talks, theatre, dance, literature etc.
- In-person events and activities must take place in accessible venues and demonstrate that they are compliant with the Equality Act 2010 and not discriminate on grounds of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief (or lack of belief), Sex, Sexual Orientation, Marriage and Civil Partnership.
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