- NHS South East London (SEL) Integrated Care Board (CIB) is looking to commission local grassroots voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to work in partnership with Black Thrive and engage schools and communities to co-create solutions that benefit the emotional wellbeing needs of primary school aged Black and mixed heritage children, ensuring that initiatives are anti-racist and trauma-informed.
- This programme is expected to start in early 2025 and last for an initial 18-month period. Black Thrive would work in partnership with any successfully identified organisation, providing advice/guidance on roll-out of the programme, delivering training and supervision to any staff working on the programme, and supporting networking and partnership working with other voluntary sector organizations and commissioners for South East London.
Open Until: 05/01/2025
Posted: 21/11/2024
Who can apply?
SEL ICB is looking to commission organistions that are already operating in South East London’s boroughs (Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark). Organisations should:
- Have experience of engaging Black and mixed heritage communities / show that they can advocate for the needs of Black and mixed heritage communities
- Have experience engaging with schools or services such as youth clubs where children and young people may engage.
The procurement will be open on the Atamis procurement page w/c 18th November. Register now on Atamis to hear more about the opportunity.
How do I find out more about the application process?
Black Thrive and SEL ICB will hold a webinar to talk through the funding opportunity and programme in more detail. Date and time below:
📅 Date: Thursday 28th November, 1-2pm
🕒 Time: 1pm – 2pm
📍 Location: Online (Zoom) Register on Eventbrite here
What will the webinar cover?
- Programme Overview: A presentation on the purpose and structure of the Engagement Programme and the vital role VCSE partners play in our mission
- Application Process: Detailed guidance on the application procedure, including criteria, timelines, and how to apply
- Support and Resources: Information on training, resources, and funding available to assist our partners in creating a lasting impact
- Interactive Q&A Session: An opportunity to ask questions and discuss how your organization can contribute to achieving the programmes objectives.
We hope that you are able to join this opportunity to hear more about this innovative programme and discover how your organization can play a pivotal role in transforming local services to create more equitable, inclusive, and resilient communities.
If you can’t attend – the webinar will be recorded, summarized and an FAQ document circulated to any interested organisations. All interested suppliers can submit any clarifying questions relating to the funding award directly through the Atamis portal.
FAQ
- Who should attend?
Any VCSE organisation working within the participating boroughs (Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bromley, Bexley & Greenwich) who work in the education/youth sector space and are interested in tackling health inequalities. Experience working with and within schools is advantageous.
- What is the deadline for applying?
The deadline to apply for the programme is Sunday 5th January 2025
- If I can’t attend this event, where can I get more information about this funding opportunity?
If you can’t attend – the webinar will be recorded, summarized and an FAQ document circulated to any interested organisations. Please register for the event so you can join our mailing list and receive the information after the webinar.
Background to the project:
- In recognition of the unique challenges faced by Black communities in accessing mental health provision, this project seeks to engage with local organizations to co-create solutions that are both anti-racist and trauma-informed.
- Black Thrive have been partnering with South East London ICB for 18 months to develop a framework of initiatives to test within schools. This programme would aim to test this framework with parents/carers and staff and support communities to come to collective agreement about what needs to change to benefit the emotional wellbeing needs of Black and mixed heritage children.
- A note on language:
Black’ is defined as individuals of African or Caribbean descent. ‘Mixed Black heritage’ refers to individuals of multi-ethnic background including African or Caribbean ancestry
