We are BSWN, a driving force for racial justice!
We are a Black-led racial justice organisation based in Bristol that supports the development of dynamic, independent, and strong Black and Minoritised communities, businesses, and organisations to flourish whilst challenging systemic barriers. We drive racial equity in the UK society’s dimensions of research, policy, innovation, socio-economics, and health through a collective and meaningful community-led approach.
Attention all Racially Minoritised social enterprises and community organisations: Apply for our Health and Care Accelerator Programme!
This Accelerator programme is targeted to support community-based social enterprises and charities that work in health, wellbeing, and social care and feel ready to grow and scale.
Our programme is delivered as part of the Bristol Local Access Programme, an innovative programme created to develop stronger and more sustainable social enterprises in Bristol and that recently launched a second round of funding and support, injecting a further £1.3m into the sector over the next 12 months. First launched in 2021, the Bristol Local Access Programme has played an important role in supporting the growth of social enterprises in the city, providing around £2.5m funding in the form of small grants, repayable loans, and business support to around 130 locally based social enterprises.
Interested in applying?
Interested in our policy work?
Our policy department contributes at the root of our mission to support the development of dynamic, independent, and strong Black and Minoritised communities, businesses, and organisations in the South West. It reveals the barriers to accessing opportunities, and highlights local and regional needs, enabling us to design and improve our projects in order to catalyse change and have a tangible impact.
If you would like to produce something, please provide an outline title and summary with key points to our Senior Policy Officer, at Angelique@bswn.org.uk
Interested in our community sector development work?
Our Community Sector Development team supports Black and Minoritised grassroots community groups and organisations to have better access to information and support, greater involvement in shaping local services, to create positive changes in their communities, to achieve their full potential, and to become sustainable for the future.
If you would like to access support from our team or have any questions, please contact our Community Development Worker at community.development@bswn.org.uk.
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At BSWN, we are grateful to have had the support of a diverse group of funders and are proud to have partnered with them.
Access
• Big Society Capital •
Bristol City Council •
Charity Aid Foundation •
Clothworkers Foundation •
Gloucestershire County Council •
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust •
Lloyds Foundation •
Oak Foundation •
National Lottery Community Fund •
Paul Hamlyn Foundation •
PwC •
Sports England •
The Big Issue •
University of Bristol •
University of Exeter •
University of West of England •
Whose Knowledge? •
Access • Big Society Capital • Bristol City Council • Charity Aid Foundation • Clothworkers Foundation • Gloucestershire County Council • Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust • Lloyds Foundation • Oak Foundation • National Lottery Community Fund • Paul Hamlyn Foundation • PwC • Sports England • The Big Issue • University of Bristol • University of Exeter • University of West of England • Whose Knowledge? •
Over the past three years, FUZE has dedicated its efforts to raising and donating funds to BSWN, AKT, and OTR. Their unwavering commitment lies in supporting charities that align with their inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability principles.
[BRISTOL, MARCH 2024] BSWN has been awarded £520,000 capital funding towards the refurbishment of the Coach House. Recently at risk of closure due to the need for urgent repair works, this funding helps to further its stated goal of transforming The Coach House into a regional Centre for Black Enterprise and Culture. The funding award from the Department of Levelling Up Homes and Communities comes with £50,000 of revenue funding to provide essential capacity to deliver the refurbishment project on time.