Voice4Change England - Covid Impact Report 2020-21

Without their support and funding, some of the accomplishments made would not The following report provides a summary have been feasible.” and analysis of two types of data collated as Ceebee Gold Foundation International part of the application process which allows us to understand the following: The report gives a brief summary of the impact of grants reaching Black and The geographic reach of V. [...] Feedback showed that some of the benefits were improved: Strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation Fundraising strategy and increased confidence in applying for funding Partnership, networking and collaboration with key decision makers in the area, and with organisations that could further essential work Recognition of the value of work and more consultation from external agencies to improv. [...] That V4CE added value because as a Black and Minoritised sector organisation and advocate, it understood the environment of Black and Minoritised frontline groups, the issues these organisations needed to tackle with its hinterland of racism and discrimination, and the value of lived experience in designing and running services e.g. [...] “In light of the current effects on the Black and Minoritised community by the pandemic and the lack of diversity in the grant giving sector amongst this community, we felt a sense of confidence in applying to a fund that understands our work, our beneficiaries and the challenges that come with Black-led organisations and the communities we work with” and “Being managed by a Black-led organisation. [...] There is a continuing need for a national body with the reach and credibility to represent the sector’s interests to policy makers and to help with the development of Black and Minoritised communities.