How it Started...
In 2020 a group of optimistic people living in Cornwall decided to be the change they wanted to see in their communities. Moved by the local outcry during the Black Lives Matter movement, they wanted to find ways to improve the lives of local people experiencing isolation, prejudice or discrimination because of their ethnicity.
Our Mission...
“To listen to the voices of Black communities and distil their collective ideas into action”
Our Strategy...
Supporting the Black Community in Cornwall to Thrive.
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Creating a membership organisation that provides the Black community with a collective voice.
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Establishing a network of Community Leaders (volunteers) in localities across Cornwall through.
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Creating access to free advocacy and support for people experiencing racial hatred or discrimination.
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Creating anti-racist and culturally relevant resources for individuals, organisations and businesses in Cornwall.
Empowering the Black community to succeed.
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Working with partners to support Black business growth and career opportunities.
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A digital platform for Black-owned and Black-interest businesses in Cornwall.
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Breaking barriers to funders and finance for new businesses, orgs and entrepreneurs.
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Promoting skills and education opportunities through partners.
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Giving the Black business community in Cornwall a collective voice through membership.
Research for the future.
We're working in partnership with the Black Southwest Network on a 5-year research project in order to benefit the Black community through data and evidence- looking at healthcare, housing, economics and more. This project is the first of it's kind, as we work with Black researchers in the community and conduct research through an anti-racist lens. Even more important, this data will be fully available to the Black community, not hidden behind a pay-wall.
Our training and workshops.
We will still be offering training and workshops, however, Black Voices Cornwall's focus is changing to respond to what the community wants and needs, so this service will be limited and by advanced arrangement only.
Our Vision...
“To Achieve Black Equity in Cornwall”
Thank you for the recognition!
