ColourBrave Charity Committee

A year of ColourBrave

As part of our commitment to continue to build an inclusive culture and tackle racial inequality, we established a ColourBrave Charity Committee in 2020, made up of people from across the firm. Their role is to help allocate grants and develop volunteering opportunities to increase our support for 25 Black-led social enterprises, as well as charities with Black and ethnic minority beneficiaries.

In October 2021, we were able to bring a number of participants together for the first time in person. Find out more about the event and the first year of our initiative in this short film.

These organisations offer a vast range of services for a variety of different beneficiaries across many different regions. You can find out more about them below.

Our Mosaic

In October 2021, we installed our unique piece of abstract mosaic art in the client space of our office at Embankment Place London. This collaborative artwork was designed by the London School of Mosaics, a social enterprise we have worked with on our Social Entrepreneurs Club programme for a number of years. It was created by volunteers from our People Networks and our ColourBrave Charity initiative organisations. The artwork aims to capture the essence of our people, networks and communities. Watch our film to find out more about its creation.

ColourBrave at The Old Vic

In February 2022 we held a reception and panel discussion at the Old Vic with Lennie James and Paapa Essiedu, actors in Caryl Churchill’s gripping drama A Number. We involved our multicultural and diversity networks, and London Colourbrave charities, in an inspiring discussion about diversity and inclusion, and the role of the arts in making positive changes in society.

Our partnership with The Old Vic is one way in which we support the arts, and in particular support The Old Vic’s mission to inspire a new audience and widen access to world-class theatre. Each season we make 17,500 seats across our preview performances available for just £10, available to anyone and everyone. It is one of the few ticket initiatives within the arts sector with no criteria for access which genuinely inspires a new audience to experience the joy and power of theatre.

Our selected ColourBrave organisations

Advice Support Knowledge Information

ASKI works with disadvantaged older men & women from Black and ethnic communities in the Borough of Croydon.

African French Speaking Community Support

AFSCS believes in a society where every household from an African French background has access to support to enable them to overcome disadvantages & strive to lead a fulfilling life.

Babbasa Youth Empowerment Projects CIC

Babbasa is a community-led youth empowerment social enterprise that addresses persistently high levels of Black, Asian, & minority ethnic youth unemployment, low educational attainment & declining aspirations in Bristol’s inner-city communities.

BIGKID Foundation

BIGKID Foundation is a black-led, multi-award-winning youth & community charity for young people at risk of social exclusion & youth violence.

Black South West Network

Building dynamic, independent, & strong Black communities, businesses & organisations that are empowered to flourish while challenging systemic barriers & forging a true path for themselves.

Foundervine

Foundervine was established to address the inequality faced by people from ethnic minority backgrounds in successfully launching & scaling startups.

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders (ITL)

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders wants to see an increase in career exposure & skill-building opportunities for school-age girls of African & African-Caribbean heritage & to inspire them to believe in their potential futures as successful & productive members of society.

Integrate UK

They empower marginalised & socio-economically challenged young people to tackle violence and abuse against women & girls, challenge harmful racial & religious stereotypes, promote understanding & community cohesion.

Money A+E UK

This social enterprise provides money advice and education services via digital and face to face channels.

Motivez CIC

Motivez are a black-founded organisation focused on accelerating the professional development of young people within ethnic minority communities.

Music-Relief Foundation

The Music-Relief Foundation engages young people aged 11+ in activities during term time and holidays to help build team skills and expose them to new interests. Workshops provide a safe space to learn, talk about issues, express emotions, and give young people the tools they need to process the challenges they face.

NU:GEN CARE CIC

NU:GEN Care Community Interest Company (CIC) was created to address the service inequalities endured by the Black Elders in the Health Social Care Industry.

Orange Bow CIC

Orange Bow CIC delivers accredited training for unemployed 16-24-year olds in subjects such as customer service & foundational IT skills to help them secure employment progression.

Sickle Cell Society

The Sickle Cell Society is the only national organisation supporting people with Sickle Cell Disorders.

Spark Inside

Spark Inside runs innovative in-prison coaching programmes that encourage rehabilitation & reduce reoffending.

The Amos Bursary

The Amos Bursary helps talented young African & Caribbean people, who attend state schools from challenging environments, to fulfil their academic potential, attend top universities, secure good professional jobs & give back to society.

The Black Curriculum CIC

The Black Curriculum addresses the lack of Black British history in the UK national curriculum by delivering arts focused Black history programmes & providing teacher training.

The Change Foundation

A multisport organisation delivering targeted programmes for vulnerable groups of young people designed and led by Coach Mentors with lived experience.

Tutors United

Tutors United want a world where income doesn’t affect education. Their mission is to use the power of tutoring to smash the barriers in learning & enable every child to succeed.

Urban Synergy

Urban Synergy is an early intervention mentoring charity that helps disadvantaged Black and minority ethnic young people reach their full potential through outcome focused mentoring programmes, inspirational seminars & work experience.

XLP

XLP projects aim to break down racial, cultural & social barriers in local communities, by establishing positive relationships which lead to sustainable change.