Freedom. Unity. justice.
Welcome to our member-led movement
We have three types of membership: Members, radical friends and solidarity partners.
What are the criteria for membership?
BECOME A FULL MEMBER
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER:
I'm a Black African/Caribbean heritage or Global Majority Person of Colour (representing as an individual)
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ORGANISATION MEMBER:
I'm a Black African/Caribbean heritage or Global Majority Person of Colour representing a ‘by and for’ (click to see our working definition of by and for) organisation or group (in any form). Our primary purpose is to meet the needs of Black and Global Majority Communities.
2. BE A RADICAL FRIEND
I’m an INDIVIDUAL who DOES NOT identify as a Global Majority Person of Colour
3. BECOME A SOLIDARITY PARTNER
(Organisation) - I am/We are an organisation that actively supports the work of Baobab Foundation.
Join The Movement
By Joining...
“Baobab is all about making ‘By Us, For Us’ a reality for Black and Global Majority Communities in the UK.”
“Being part of Baobab has taught me a lot about how things can be done differently and how equity in the funding landscape is a key component of a fairer society.”
Got questions?
We’ve got answers...
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No, it is completely free. You have access to all members, our community platform Mighty Networks, and meetings for free.
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You’ll receive an email welcoming you to Baobab Foundation. This will include the details of your induction, dates of our monthly members’ meetings, and how to connect with other members.
We’ll keep you posted via our members’ platform on all the exciting things we are working on so you’ll be the first to hear about all the good stuff.
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It is for Black (Caribbean/African heritage) or Global Majority Person of Colour. For full criteria, please see the list above.
Our members are activists, advocates, creatives, social enterprises, racial justice organisations, voluntary or charity organisations, unconstituted groups, and individuals.
We are inclusive, intersectional and welcome you with open arms.
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You can apply to be on one of our many committee groups or a working group for smaller projects so you can help shape the agenda and make decisions.
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As part of the Baobab family, you’ll be the first to know about new grants and funding opportunities. We’ll keep you updated via email and our online chat platform.
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As much or as little as you like. Most of our members are involved in voluntary. We understand all too well that community organisations wear five hats every day
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Yes, all online members meetings will have BSL interpreters and captioning. If you need any other access arrangements, please let us know.