Thank you to everyone who joined us at Monzo on Thursday 1 October for Black Funding Network's Autumn Funder, and to Monzo for hosting the evening. Three Black-led grassroots organisations pitched for funding, with the aim of raising at least £6,000 for each. It was Black Funding Network's 11th funder event, and since 2020 these evenings have raised over £202,000 for 30 organisations.

The organisations who presented:
Awaken Genius Alternative Education CIC – Tackling the school-to-prison pipeline by supporting neurodivergent Black children and their families through somatic therapy, creative arts, and academic nurture in Northumberland Park.

Quiet Time Therapy – Providing culturally adapted, psychologically rigorous therapy for Black and racially marginalised adults, addressing disparities in mental health access and outcomes.

The Catalyst Collective Organisation CIC – Connecting Black girls with professional Black women mentors to build confidence, skills, and social capital, helping them realise their aspirations.