Deadline: 20-Jan-2025
The Ealing Roots and Wings Grant Programme is a unique opportunity for Black-led organisations that support health and wellbeing in Ealing to receive funding, peer research training, and access to networks that amplify their work in health and wellbeing.
The name reflects the programme’s commitment to nurturing strong foundations and addressing systemic issues (roots), whilst empowering Black leaders and their communities to influence decision-making and creating lasting change (wings).
Why are they running this Programme?
- This programme has been designed in response to demands from the Ealing Race Equality Commission (REC). The REC report was completed in 2022 to understand the local issues related to race and the health inequalities experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report demanded that:
- Local NHS commissioners draw up a clear plan for greater representation of the African and Caribbean communities in both health service provision and leadership positions in health services.
- Ealing Council and health services should review funding for ethnic minority communities, particularly African and Caribbean communities, who have been disproportionately left behind in health structures and services.
Funding Information
- Successful organisations will:
- Receive a grant of £5000 for a duration of 12 months.
- Be enrolled into a Programme for peer research training (for one Black leader or senior member of the organisation). In addition to the grant, they will be compensating the organisation for their time spent on this Programme.
- Be part of discussions and listening circles to improve understanding and develop solutions to barriers to healthcare for the Black population in Ealing (during the peer research training programme).
- Be linked into networks and relevant training opportunities (as required by the organisation).
What’s in it for you?
- As a participant, you’ll gain the skills to design and lead your own peer research project, tailored to your interests or co-designed with your community or team. Through guided training, you’ll clarify research objectives, map out fieldwork, and uncover insights that contribute to meaningful, community-led solutions. Additionally, you’ll be part of a dynamic network that promotes knowledge sharing and builds lasting partnerships.
Who can apply?
- Ealing Roots and Wings Grant Programme is for:
- Small community organisations, charities or constituted voluntary organisations with an annual turnover <£200,000.
- With at least 50% of board members or leadership identify as Black ethnicity (African or Caribbean heritage).
- Who deliver activity predominately to improving health and wellbeing of local Black communities with a focus on helping those most in need.
For more information, visit Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary Service.