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Ethnic inequalities in Covid-19 mortality

12 Mar 2021 - 11:27 by michelle.foster

runnymedeThe Runnymede Trust in collaboration with the University of Manchester have just released a new report addressing the possible causes of Covid-19 ethnic disparity. The report finds that the greater risks facing racially diverse groups are not genetic, but instead are likely the result of pre-existing social and economic inequalities.

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Ambition for Ageing briefing: What works in tackling social isolation of older people in Bangladeshi communities

18 Feb 2021 - 13:51 by michelle.foster

ambition for ageingAmbition for Ageing are excited to share their newest briefing on what works in tackling social isolation of older people in small, tight-knit marginalised communities. The new briefing shares transferable learning from their Community Navigator project delivered by British Red Cross that worked with small, tight-knit ethnic minority communities – Bangladeshi communities – in Greater Manchester.

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Ethnic inequalities in Covid-19 mortality

11 Feb 2021 - 15:21 by michelle.foster

reportThe Runnymede Trust in collaboration with the University of Manchester have just released a new report addressing the possible causes of Covid-19 ethnic disparity. The report finds that the greater risks facing racially diverse groups are not genetic, but instead are likely the result of pre-existing social and economic inequalities.

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Love Our City TaraTalks – invitation to capacity building sessions

4 Feb 2021 - 14:22 by michelle.foster

manchester bme networkStarting on 9 February the Manchester BME Network CIC warmly invite you to a series of online community conversations as part of their continuing Love Our City Project funded by RadEqual. These are capacity building sessions running throughout the month are aimed at informing and empowering BME communities and individuals - you are welcome to attend any or all of these sessions free of charge.

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2021 Windrush Day Grant Scheme

28 Jan 2021 - 09:13 by michelle.foster

fundingThe Windrush Day Grant Scheme provides funding to communities looking to celebrate, commemorate and educate about the Windrush Generation and their contribution. This programme will support people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace our shared history and help champion a sense of pride of the contributions made by British Caribbean communities.

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The Black Girl Fest Creative Fund

28 Jan 2021 - 09:11 by michelle.foster

black girl festBlack Girl Fest is pleased to offer four grants to support Black women and non-binary UK-based creatives affected by Covid-19.

Each selected creative will be awarded £250 as a one-time contribution of financial support with no-strings-attached. This grant is aimed at supporting creatives whose work has been affected by the current economic situation.

Criteria to apply:

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Love Our City TaraTalks – invitation to capacity building sessions

22 Jan 2021 - 11:24 by michelle.foster

manchester bme networkThe Manchester BME Network CIC warmly invite you to a series of online community conversations as part of their continuing Love Our City Project funded by RadEqual. These are capacity building sessions aimed at informing and empowering BME communities and individuals – you are welcome to attend any or all of these sessions free of charge.

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CAHN Employee Assistance Programme survey

22 Jan 2021 - 11:09 by michelle.foster

cahnThe Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) is developing an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for Caribbean and African people in the workplace considering the health disparities in the Black community. There is much evidence that a culturally competent service will have better outcomes hence the development of a Black-led service offer.

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Emergency Grants for GM BAME Communities - Small Grants

22 Dec 2020 - 15:34 by michelle.foster

fundingGrants of £1,000 - £5,000 to fund small BAME led VCSE organisations to respond to the needs of their communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Activities must be expected to end by 30 September 2021.

These grants can fund a number of different things:

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Windrush Community Fund

18 Dec 2020 - 09:27 by michelle.foster

fundingThe Windrush Community Fund is up to £500,000 of financial support available to charity, community or grassroots organisations across the UK to fund projects which raise awareness of the Windrush Scheme (documentation), the Windrush Compensation Scheme or both.

This support is available to fund activities across the UK. Awards will range from a minimum of £2,500 to a maximum of £25,000.

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