Corra invests in Jambo! Radio and other groups led by people from Black and racialised minority communities

We are delighted to be one of the 17 organisations promoting racial equity and tackling racism to benefit from The Corra Racial Equity Fund, which provides grants of up to £50,000 for groups that are led by, and working with, people from Black and racially minoritised communities.

It is part of Corra’s commitment to supporting groups that have historically been under-resourced, in turn limiting their voice and power.  

People with lived expertise were central to the decision-making process.

An independent panel of people from Black and racially minoritised communities decided which organisations would receive funding.   

Carolyn Sawers, (picture), Corra Chief Executive, said: 

“Racial equity and racial justice are themes fundamental to Corra’s ten-year strategy. We stand in solidarity with people impacted by racism and recognise that anti-racist action is up to all of us, including funders. These grants come at a time when racism is increasing in Scotland, and amplifying the voices and power of Black and racially minoritised communities is more urgent than ever.  

We are deeply grateful to the Lived Experience Panel whose knowledge, skills and commitment were essential in making difficult decisions about the many funding proposals we received.”

Jambo! Radio Scotland would like to congratulate the other organisations receiving funding from this round of Corra’s Racial Equity Fund.

Special shoutout to: 

Aberdeen Multicultural Centre SCIO 

ANYISO 

Baba Yangu Foundation SCIO 

Bijli Productions 

Empower Women for Change 

Exhale Dot Group CIC 

Flosverse Techsphere CIC 

Isaro Community Initiative

Livity Youth Edinburgh 

Muslim Women’s Association of Edinburgh 

SATH Community Heath Project 

Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity 

Strathclyde Wing Hong Elderly Group 

Scottish Asian Counselling Services 

The Adelphe Community Outreach 

Rare Breed Men Tribe