BEO receives funding from the Aviva Foundation

We’re pleased to announce that we have received funding from the Aviva Foundation to deliver a national, transformational project specifically focused on empowering young Black women (aged 18-30) to achieve financial resilience and prosperity. This work is crucial as currently 63% of Black households have no savings, compared to 33% of White households.

The programmes combine national research, policy advocacy, and grassroots community empowerment to tackle the stark financial inequalities facing Black women across the UK.

We are seeking experienced, credible delivery partners for this paid partnership work. We are particularly interested in organisations.

• Have a proven track record of delivering financial literacy, mentoring or economic empowerment programmes.
• Have existing trusted relationships with young Black women (18-30)
• Can evidence previous delivery, safeguarding readiness, and responsible programme management
• Are based or actively working across London, Scotland, Manchester, and Birmingham.

Delivery partners will support the programme by :

• Running financial literacy sessions
• Recruiting young Black women for training and research
• Hosting focus groups and research participation sessions
• Supporting local dissemination of findings within their communities
• Creating safe and welcoming spaces for Black women to discuss financial challenges and opportunities

This work will be about delivering training, but more transformational as its about generating insight and holding institutions and corporates to account on disparities affecting Black women.

If you would like more information and believe your organisation meets the criteria, please email us at info@blackequityorg.com by Friday 23rd January including a brief summary (no more than one page) of your relevant experience.