Black History Month

Each year we receive many applications for Fast Track grants from the Neighbourhood Renewal Community Chest (up to £1,000) for Black History Month events in Southwark.

I've noticed, in a great many cases, people haven't left enough time for their applications to be processed, over the past couple of years.

If you're planning to apply for a Fast Track grant for a BHM event, give yourself the best chance: get your application in early

We advertise the fast track grants on the basis that we need at least 4 weeks for processing these grants. It can often take a little longer, as we assess applications strictly in the order in which they're received. Even then, if you're successful, you'll need to allow a couple of weeks for you to return paperwork formally accepting the grant offer, and then to receive and bank the cheque.

In other words, if you're making a Black History Month application, I'd advise you to do so well in advance of October to maximise your chances of being awarded a grant.

Ambrose