This is Common Call. We are committed to the development and sustainability of Black led charities and social enterprises across the UK.

Common Call Fund Two Report

​Prior to Common Call’s existence, funding to Black-led charities and social enterprises in the sector was commonly restricted to large, well-resourced, mainstream organisations, with evaluation teams and the capacity to maintain relationships with funders.

​The Common Call fund stands as a bold new fund, representing a significant change in direction.

Funding closed

The £300,000 fund includes contributions from Barclays, National Emergencies Trust, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, The Clothworkers’ Foundation and Comic Relief.
Deadline 25 June 2021, 5:00pm GMT

Black-led charities and social enterprises working in communities across the UK will be able to apply for a grant package of £5,000 or £12,500 to help them:
  • Get better informed about your options (moving to new methods of delivery) post-COVID19.
  • Develop new enterprising activities and earned income strategies.
  • Test the viability of specific propositions.
  • Develop clear implementable action plans for such activity.

Funding 36 organisations supporting the development of Black communities

The awarded organisations address social challenges in areas such as; diversity & inclusion, education, health, youth empowerment, youth employment and more. The grant allows these organisations to continue  delivering transformative impact in their communities, and supports the long-term development of these organisations. ​