Fund to tackle health inequalities in Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities in Southwark
Consultation has concluded.
The grants programme received 44 applications requesting £213,907. All projects to be completed by 30 April 2025.
- 20 projects awarded grants totalling £ £94,917.20.
- 15 projects awarded £3000 maximum grant award for a project delivered by a single organisation.
- Three partnerships awarded £15,000 - the maximum grant awarded for a project delivered as a partnership involving three or more organisations.
- Two projects awarded under £3000 for projects delivered by a single organisation.
- 15 projects addressing mental health.
- Two projects addressing improving the experiences of Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities in primary care.
- One project addressing improving rates of cancer screening in Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities
- One project addressing food poverty and mental health
- One project addressing food poverty, improving rates of cancer awareness and improving experiences of Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities in primary care
- Peckham/SE15 areas featured in nine out of the 20 projects
- Walworth and Elephant and Castle areas featured in four projects